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FILE - San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (47) reacts after giving up a goal against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his religious beliefs. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Biblical living

Hockey goalie James Reimer faces backlash for not wearing a Pride Night jersey: A lesson in sharing the truth in love

Ryan Denison, PhD

Arizona State's Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) goes to the basket against Nevada's Darrion Williams (5) during the second half of a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, aka March Madness, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Current events

March Madness tips off today: How the NCAA tournament became a cultural phenomenon

Ryan Denison, PhD

Actor Rainn Wilson calls out anti-Christian bias in Hollywood. In the photo, he attends the premiere for "Blackbird" on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2019, in Toronto.

Current events

Rainn Wilson calls out “anti-Christian bias in Hollywood” following “The Last of Us”

Mark Legg

Harry Shum Jr., from back left, Jenny Slate, Tallie Medel, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Brian Le, Andy Le, from front left, James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis pose with the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion pictures for "Everything Everywhere All at Once," in the press room at the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP). The film is a 2023 Oscar Best Picture nominee.

Popular culture

And the Oscar goes to . . . A guide to the 2023 Best Picture nominees (Part 2)

Conner Jones

FILE - Tom Cruise poses for the media during the 'Top Gun Maverick' UK premiere at a central London cinema, on Thursday, May 19, 2022.. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali). Maverick is a 2023 Oscar Best Picture nominee.

Popular culture

And the Oscar goes to . . . A guide to the 2023 Best Picture nominees (Part 1)

Conner Jones

Popular culture

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

Mark Legg

In Jesus Revolution, Kelsey Grammer playing Chuck Smith sits across from Jonathan Roumie playing the "Jesus freak" Lonnie Frisbee. Photo credit, Dan Anderson.

Popular culture

“Jesus Revolution” entertains with the moving true story of the origins of the “Jesus freaks”

Mark Legg

Sam Smith performs "Unholy" at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, dressed in red, wearing a top hat with horns.

Current events

Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance of “Unholy” at the 2023 Grammys was satanic, but was it devil worship?

Mark Legg

Current events

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is beautiful and inspires our God-given imagination

Mark Legg

Kate Hudson, from left, Rian Johnson and Janelle Monae pose for photographers upon arrival for the photo call of the movie 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' in London, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Popular culture

“Glass Onion,” Netflix’s new murder mystery, hides biblical truth in plain sight

Nathan Allen

Happy parents and daughter all laughing together © By Nattakorn /stock.adobe.com | A stock photo for a book review of Habits of the Household

Biblical living

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

Mark Legg

Light shines upon the Abraham Lincoln memorial statue against a black background.

Popular culture

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

Steve Yount

Skull, Bible, candle, and butterfly on a table

Popular culture

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

Mark Legg

Current events

The first Thanksgiving wasn’t what you imagine, but its lessons endure

Steve Yount

Unrecognizable sick woman lying in hospital bed.

Current events

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

Mark Legg

Woman brings neighbor food

Biblical living

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

Mark Legg

A young man in a straw hat wears a backpack while looking at a busy marketplace in Thailand. © twinsterphoto

Biblical living

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

Steve Richardson

A man stretches his hand out toward the camera, waiting for a handshake. © Prostock-studio/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

How the church can solve “touch-starvation”: An excerpt from “Digital Church in a Lonely World” by Benjamin Windle

Benjamin Windle

Demi Lovato performs during the 2021 Global Citizen Live event, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The 24-hour live event took place on six continents and featured recording artists and celebrities raising awareness around poverty, climate change and the need for more access to COVID-19 vaccine doses worldwide. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Popular culture

Demi Lovato’s latest album reveals her “burned view” of the church

Christian Englert

An open hymnbook sits atop a piano. © Don R. Cline /stock.adobe.com

Popular culture

Why we need to sing great hymns

Chris Anderson

A multicultural group of three senior adult men laugh with each other. © LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS /stock.adobe.com

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In his latest book, Gary Chapman believes we can change the world one friendship at a time

Shane Bennett

Aubrey Plaza poses for a portrait to promote "Little Demon" on day two of Comic-Con International on Friday, July 22, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Current events

Disney’s FXX Network airs new animated series “Little Demon”

Jim Denison, PhD

© isara /stock.adobe.com

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The fruit of the Spirit and the works of the flesh: An excerpt from “Fruitful Theology” by Ronni Kurtz

Ronni Kurtz

A man prays at sunset atop a high mountain. © EVERST /stock.adobe.com

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Corporate Prayer: The Blessing of Coming Together: An excerpt from “Going Higher with God in Prayer” by A. W. Tozer

A. W. Tozer

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