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Readers’ Top 26 Questions of 2014
If we really wanted pageviews, we’d do a story on whether Jesus rescued animals from hell.
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.
The Best Books to Read This Christmas (That You Won't Find in a Christian Bookstore)
Sarah Arthur recommends 10 under-the-radar titles.
Always Advent and Never Christmas?
Getting serious about the season of preparation? Don’t skimp on the celebration.
Overcoming Cynicism, Even After You’ve Seen How the Sausage Is Made
An excerpt from ‘Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good.'
The Church Is Slime (in a Good Way!)
An excerpt from ‘The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community.’
Bringing True Joy to the World
How we can avoid over-sentimentalizing the holidays.
The Problem with Christmas Cards
I love those happy faces. But I love the Christmas story even more.
Can We Ever Trust Our Own Hearts?
An excerpt from CT's 2015 Book of the Year, 'Teach Us to Want: Longing, Ambition and the Life of Faith.'
Holiday Traditions, Under Construction
Why our shifting families and evolving rituals can still be cause for celebration.
Top Story May 5, 2024
After this week’s UMC votes on LGBTQ issues, African Methodists should join American conservatives in the new Global Methodist denomination.
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