Cover Story
Cover Story
Meet the Minnie Church
What happens when you plant a church only for Walt Disney World employees?
Features
Pious Pledges and Consecrated Keggers
Can Christian fraternities and sororities redeem a campus culture bruised from hazing and drowning in alcohol?
The Christian Book Industry Had Another Rough Year. Here’s Why They Are Holding Out Hope for the Next Chapter.
Store owners, publishers, and authors have faith despite the declines.
The Necessary Partnership of Truth and Charity
How the concept of the ‘via media’ might help us restore civil discourse.
We’re Misreading the Bible on Laziness
Scripture warns against sloth—and against using it to explain away oppression.
More from this Issue
Our November Issue: Church of Work
Yes, work matters. But our quest for belonging in the office is often misguided.
Testimony
My Journey from Castro to Christ
After fleeing Cuba, my family was barely surviving. Then a California church gave us a new lease on life.
Reply All
Responses to our September issue.
News
News
The Latest Multisite Campus: Prison
Incarcerated Christians have heard the sermon about the Prodigal Son. Now they need church.
News
Christians Defend Cultural Heritage in Muslim-Majority Countries
In areas where minority faiths have carved out a peaceful coexistence, are governments willing to honor the full history also?
Reviews
New & Noteworthy Fiction
Chosen by Elizabeth Musser, author of “When I Close My Eyes” (Bethany House).
5 Books That Help Us Understand Angels and Demons
Chosen by Graham Cole, author of “Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons” (Crossway).
Review
Does God Have a Funny Side?
The more we take Scripture seriously, the more we’ll find ourselves laughing along with it.
Review
Is Life Unsatisfying? Augustine Says, ‘You Are Not Alone.’
James K. A. Smith accompanies the church father on a journey through the human heart.
Andrew Peterson: Creativity Isn’t Just for ‘Creatives’
Artists and storytellers cultivate beauty and mystery. So do teachers, parents, and church potluck planners.
Views
Knowing God’s Love is Impossible
At least for us. But for God, nothing is impossible.
The Cautionary Tale of Jerry Falwell Jr.
It’s time to remember the qualifications of biblical leadership.
The Cross Is Our Stairway to Heaven
Our salvation comes not from someone on our level, but from someone infinitely above it.
Additional Articles
Was Christ Tempted in Every Way?
Making sense of Jesus’ humanity in light of fleshly temptations.