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We Have to Touch the Problem

We Have to Touch the Problem

Discomfort is the price of making a difference in the world.
A Wake-up Call for Blasé Believers

A Wake-up Call for Blasé Believers

Christians, says Richard Stearns, have everything they need to finish Jesus' mission—except the willpower.
My Top 5 Books on Missions

My Top 5 Books on Missions

Books to remind us that holistic mission is not evangelism or justice, but always and forever both.

Movies & TV

Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

Lots of explosions but not much heart makes this a film that will please most but might leave fans disappointed.
Frances Ha

Frances Ha

Noah Baumbach's best film yet is an elegant pairing of serious and funny, as its name implies.
God Loves Uganda

God Loves Uganda

In a documentary along the lines of 'Jesus Camp,' who's demonizing whom?

Reviews

Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

2 Stars - Fair
Rated PG-13
Frances Ha

Frances Ha

3½ Stars - Good
Rated R
God Loves Uganda

God Loves Uganda

not rated  
Rated Not Rated
Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

3 Stars - Good
Rated PG-13
Pain & Gain

Pain & Gain

2 Stars - Fair
Rated R

Music

The Laughing Stalk
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The Laughing Stalk

David Eugene Edwards' gothic folk gets away with singing about Jesus by preaching without proselytizing.
"How Great Thou Art" & the 100-Year-Old Bass

"How Great Thou Art" & the 100-Year-Old Bass

Remembering the story of George Beverly Shea's signature tune.

Accidentally Racist and Intentionally Ignorant

How the controversial Brad Paisley-LL Cool J duet keeps us from seeing the real, systemic problems of race.

Don't Miss

Forgiving Iran

Forgiving Iran

Long before I knew the true God, he helped me release my hatred.
Generation Whine

Generation Whine

Embedded reporting from the Millennial front.

A Measure of Forgiveness

A Measure of Forgiveness

Memories of a British education in Kenya.

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A Measure of Forgiveness

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Amy Grant: How Mercy Looks from Here

Amy Grant: How Mercy Looks from Here

The Queen of Christian...

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Mental Illness Is Mainstream

Mental Illness Is Mainstream

We must help the one...

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