Theology+Spirituality

When Disappointment Is The Best Thing For Us
Disappointment really hurts. But perhaps it hurts for an important reason.
Dating by Q&A
Keeping courtship from turning into a job interview.
When Jesus Says, ‘Don’t Follow Me’
And, instead, return to where you came from.
An Anointed Trend? Christian Women and Essential Oils
Faithful users rediscover the ancient practice and the healing within God’s creation.
Gleanings: January/February 2015
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our January/February issue).
Why We Need a Beautiful Orthodoxy
What we hope you see in every CT article.
Joyful Vision
Introducing the editor in chief of all CT publications.
The Most Important Thing About the Holy Spirit
J. D. Greear remembers what gets missed in secondary debates.
What Kids Have Taught Us About What Matters Most
Moms, dads, and a godmother reflecting on the big things small voices help them understand.
Readers’ Top 26 Questions of 2014
If we really wanted pageviews, we’d do a story on whether Jesus rescued animals from hell.
My Boring Christian Testimony
How I know it's nonetheless real.
Making Room For Those With None
We all know there was no room for Christ at the inn. But is it the same in our own lives? A guest post by Sherry Woods
The Top 20 Most-Read Christianity Today Articles of 2014
World Vision's reversal, Kay Warren on son's suicide, 33 Christian leaders under 33, and more.
How Wish Lists Affect Our Gift-Giving
Accepting gifts, the ones we asked for and the ones that surprise us, ultimately points us to the Giver.
Have Yourself a Merry Kitschy Christmas
What weird Nativity sets get right about the story of Jesus.
When Merry Christmas Doesn't Come Easy
In Christ, we get to celebrate even in our sorrow.
O Subtle Star of Bethlehem
Theory suggests wise men saw something big in something little.
Jesus and 'Jingle Bell Rock'
I’ve learned that there’s no dividing line between ‘American Christmas’ and ‘Christian Christmas.’
150 Million Bible Readers Were Searching for Love Most in 2014
Bible Gateway finds patterns in how the world searched and read the Bible this past year.

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If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
Beyoncé’s right. Whether listening to Cowboy Carter or reading theology, diversity is a good thing.

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