Becoming Athletes of Attention in an Age of Distraction
Even without retreating to the desert, we can train our wandering minds with ancient monastic wisdom.
The Quiet Faith Behind Little House on the Prairie
How a sincere but reserved Christianity influenced the life and literature of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
In Daniel, the ‘Writing on the Wall’ Is Both Clear and Mysterious
The four-word warning is outwardly simple. But layers of meaning lurk under the surface.
New & Noteworthy Books
Chosen by Matt Reynolds, CT senior books editor.
Tending and Keeping the Christian Past in an ‘Ahistoric Age’
Why the work of historical stewardship isn’t just for historians.
The Black Church Has Five Theological Anchors
Walter Strickland’s sweeping narrative of African American Christianity portrays a big God who is strong to deliver.
I Made Millions as a Porn Star. It Nearly Cost Me Everything.
My adult-film career destroyed my sense of self-worth, but God wouldn’t let it define me.
The Church Is the World’s Greatest Love Story
Formal membership figures might rise and fall. But God’s desire for his people never wavers.
Devaluing Mothers and Children Devalues Us All
When a society expects economic “winning” from all its members, it loses sight of their inherent preciousness.
After Making Baseball History, Branch Rickey Faced a Spiritual Crisis
How the famed executive who signed Jackie Robinson found renewed hope in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.