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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

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

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis). Kershaw took part in the Dodgers recent Christian Faith and Family Day.

MLB’s Faith and Family events can expand our view of evangelism

Michael Oher, a tackle from Mississippi, is selected as the No. 26th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall Saturday, April 25, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Michael Oher, of “The Blind Side” fame, sues Tuohy family over conservatorship

A patron buys a movie ticket underneath a marquee featuring the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" at the Los Feliz Theatre, Friday, July 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello). The simultaneous release resulted in the event called "Barbenheimer."

From Barbenheimer to The Flash: The hits, flops, and surprises of the 2023 summer movie season

Promotional photo for "The Hiding Place" film. Provided by K. Cole Communications.

“The Hiding Place” is a new film of a play of a book, but its theme remains the same: courage in the face of brutality

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

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

A black thought bubble containing dozens of written scientific equations balloons above the head of a silhouetted man's profile, his mind glowing. © By Tryfonov/stock.adobe.com

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

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

“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

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

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

“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."

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Fantasy video game world with floating islands

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

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

“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)

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)

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.

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.

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

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