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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

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

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2017 photo, Carl Lentz, a pastor who ministers to thousands at his Hillsong Church in New York, appears during an interview, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews). His most recent interview is part of the Hulu documentary "Secrets of Hillsong."

Popular culture

The Hillsong and Duggar Family documentaries expose lamentable secrets: Should you watch?

Oklahoma players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Florida State in the NCAA Women's College World Series championship series, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings). The OU softball team has also made headlines for its Christian witness.

Current events

OU women’s softball team makes history as its coach serves Jesus

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

Paul Simon performs at Global Citizen Live in Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP). His most recent album is Seven Psalms.

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Paul Simon reaches for the sacred in “Seven Psalms”

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Current events

How Clayton Kershaw responded to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Using our influence for Christ

Silhouette of depressed and anxiety person head. Negative emotion image. Person head shaped paper on black torn paper background.

Popular culture

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

Fantasy video game world with floating islands

Popular culture

New video game in “The Legend of Zelda” franchise promises adventure: Can Scripture offer something more exciting?

Man indignant and confused, holding a video game controller

Popular culture

Is “I Am Jesus Christ” heretical? New video game allows you to play as Jesus and perform miracles

Actor Russell Crowe arrives for the Australian premiere of the movie "The Mummy" in Sydney, Australia. He plays Father Armoth in The Pope's Exorcist, releasing April 14 2023

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“The Pope’s Exorcist,” starring Russell Crowe, portrays a real-life exorcist: Do demon possessions still happen?

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

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

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”

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)

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)

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?

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”

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?

James Cameron stands in front of an Avatar: The way of water banner

Current events

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

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

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

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”

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