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With Christ across the sea of doubt: An excerpt from “Called into Questions” by Matthew Lee Anderson

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Popular culture

Russell Moore on the crisis of American Christianity: A review of “Losing Our Religion”

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The best and worst of evangelical Christianity in America: An excerpt from “Losing Our Religion” by Russell Moore

Close-up of an open Bible held by two hands on each side. By Mele Avery/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

Want a more meaningful Bible-reading experience? Read big

A red paper airplane diverts its path from the status quo travel of a line of white paper airplanes traveling in a straight, diagonal direction. By Worawut/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

4 innovation tools for every leader: An excerpt from “The Ways of the Leader” by Bill Mowry

Popular culture

See the one: An excerpt from “Bold Faith” by Dr. Jim Denison

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Popular culture

Designed for generosity: An excerpt from “Money in the Light of Eternity” by Art Rainer

The book cover for "The Ballot and the Bible" appears next to its author's photo, Kaitlyin Schiess. Images courtesy of Brazos Press. Author photo by Kendra Sharrad.

Popular culture

The Bible and the Civil Rights Movement: An excerpt from “The Ballot and the Bible” by Kaitlyn Schiess

In space, the sun peeks out from behind half of the earth on the right with a galaxy of stars seen to the left. © By janez volmajer

Popular culture

Imagine an alien: The prologue to “A Meaningful World” by Jonathan Witt and Benjamin Wiker

Light shines forth from a starfield on a dark sky, an illustration of the beginning of the universe © By Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

The Judeo-Christian origins of modern science: An excerpt from “Return of the God Hypothesis” by Stephen C. Meyer

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Popular culture

What’s it like being a Christian in the field of science? An excerpt from “Chasing Proof, Finding Faith” by Tom Rudelius

Two wedding rings sit atop an illustration of the cross. © By gaborphotos/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Your marriage as a message: An excerpt from “Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage” by Jodie Berndt

A man reads an open book in the palm of his hand. © By Lydia Goolia/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

“Holy Moments” and the allure of quasi-Christian self-help books

A Bible lays open to the first chapter of Revelation. © By JavierArtPhotography/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Revelation for Too Many: An excerpt from “Revelation for the Rest of Us” by Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett

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A mother and daughter clap their hands together, sending flour into the air, while making bread. © By fizkes/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

“Liturgy of the Ordinary” by Tish Harrison Warren offers a profound message on our everyday lives

A long and harrowing bridge illustrates "the path to courage" from Russell Moore's book The Courage to Stand. © By mitifoto/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

The path to courage: An excerpt from “The Courage to Stand” by Russell Moore

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Popular culture

In “The Anxiety Opportunity,” Curtis Chang says that worry opens doors to our best selves

Racial unity. Profile head silhouette of African American man intersecting into another Caucasian man.

Popular culture

In “Beyond Racial Division,” Dr. George Yancey argues that colorblindness and antiracism aren’t helpful: How do we heal racial division?

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Biblical living

How to parent with grace-filled habits: “Habits of the Household” calls parents to everyday spiritual modeling

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Popular culture

Jon Meacham illuminates Abraham Lincoln’s faith in “And There Was Light”

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Popular culture

Deconstructing your faith? Feeling deeply hurt by the church? Read “Death to Deconstruction” by Joshua S. Porter

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Current events

What is the “death movement”? Nancy R. Pearcey defends a biblical view of the body in Love Thy Body

Woman brings neighbor food

Biblical living

Family dog-walks with a meth dealer : A book review of “The Gospel Comes With a House Key”

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Biblical living

Short term missions in light of the Great Commission: An excerpt from “Is the Commission Still Great?” by Steve Richardson

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