February (Web-only) 2019
![Are We the Ultraviolet Light of the World? Or the X-Rays? Are We the Ultraviolet Light of the World? Or the X-Rays?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89801.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Are We the Ultraviolet Light of the World? Or the X-Rays?
An astronomer ponders one of Jesus' most memorable sayings.
![This Church Mother Comforted the Grieving with Scientific Thinking This Church Mother Comforted the Grieving with Scientific Thinking](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89714.jpg?h=123&w=220)
This Church Mother Comforted the Grieving with Scientific Thinking
Macrina’s famous brothers approved the words in the Nicene Creed: ‘maker of all things visible and invisible.’ But she explained why it matters.
![Should ISIS Brides Be Treated Like the Prodigal Son? Should ISIS Brides Be Treated Like the Prodigal Son?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89698.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Should ISIS Brides Be Treated Like the Prodigal Son?
N. T. Wright suggests Jesus would disagree with the British government. Christian scholars in UK, US, and Middle East weigh in.
![I Inherited a Failed Sunday School. Here’s How It Flourished I Inherited a Failed Sunday School. Here’s How It Flourished](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89694.jpg?h=123&w=220)
I Inherited a Failed Sunday School. Here’s How It Flourished
Four counterintuitive keys to successful discipleship.
![The Church Made Vagina Sculptures Long Before Nadia Bolz-Weber The Church Made Vagina Sculptures Long Before Nadia Bolz-Weber](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89662.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Church Made Vagina Sculptures Long Before Nadia Bolz-Weber
But early Christian yonic art symbolized baptism, not free sex.
![Did George Whitefield Serve Two Masters? Did George Whitefield Serve Two Masters?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89635.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Did George Whitefield Serve Two Masters?
A new biography helps us come to terms with the unsavory side of the great revivalist’s mission to America.
![The Biggest Hindrance to Your Kids’ Faith Isn’t Doubt. It’s Silence The Biggest Hindrance to Your Kids’ Faith Isn’t Doubt. It’s Silence](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89628.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Biggest Hindrance to Your Kids’ Faith Isn’t Doubt. It’s Silence
According to two researchers, the key to “sticky faith” is conversation.
简体中文繁體中文![Praising God Saves Me In My Pain Praising God Saves Me In My Pain](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89491.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Praising God Saves Me In My Pain
In the face of illness, death, and disability, Lamentations gives me a script for how to suffer.
![Making America Hospitable for Religious Outsiders Making America Hospitable for Religious Outsiders](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89581.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Making America Hospitable for Religious Outsiders
Muslims (and other minorities) shouldn’t have to elevate national ideals above faith commitments before gaining a seat at the table of citizenship.
![How Cracking Wheat’s Genetic Code Reminds Us Who We Are How Cracking Wheat’s Genetic Code Reminds Us Who We Are](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89475.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How Cracking Wheat’s Genetic Code Reminds Us Who We Are
This grain’s genome echoes of the strength found in the diversity of God’s people.
![Should We Keep Studying a Fired Pastor’s Work? Should We Keep Studying a Fired Pastor’s Work?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89533.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Should We Keep Studying a Fired Pastor’s Work?
After LifeWay pulls James MacDonald’s Bible studies, Christians consider if and when a leader’s teachings remain edifying after a scandal.
![Go Ahead. Love That Rom Com. Go Ahead. Love That Rom Com.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89521.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Go Ahead. Love That Rom Com.
Rebel Wilson’s latest film reflects the common urge to trash romance. But love stories point us toward a deeper affection for God.
![I Fled My Country, But Not My Marriage I Fled My Country, But Not My Marriage](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89526.jpg?h=123&w=220)
I Fled My Country, But Not My Marriage
Though extremists separated me from my husband years ago, I know who holds us together.
![On Mancow, MacDonald, and the Harvest Mess On Mancow, MacDonald, and the Harvest Mess](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89498.png?h=123&w=220)
On Mancow, MacDonald, and the Harvest Mess
CT's editor in chief on today's aired remarks.
![Get Close to Refugees, and Let Love Grow Get Close to Refugees, and Let Love Grow](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89493.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Get Close to Refugees, and Let Love Grow
Two new books consider the personal, practical, and theological sides of welcoming the stranger.
![Alister McGrath: Michael Green Taught Me the Importance of Evangelism Alister McGrath: Michael Green Taught Me the Importance of Evangelism](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89492.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Alister McGrath: Michael Green Taught Me the Importance of Evangelism
A tribute to the theologian who taught a generation how to evangelize through the local church.
![Making the Liturgy Sing a New Song Making the Liturgy Sing a New Song](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89467.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Making the Liturgy Sing a New Song
How a retired Anglican priest and a young church music director created Liturgical Folk.
![Submit to God, Not the Market Submit to God, Not the Market](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89465.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Submit to God, Not the Market
Today’s capitalism demands a kind of absolute commitment, says Kathryn Tanner. But Christianity carries within it the seeds of resistance.
![Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Gospel of Shame-Free Sexuality Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Gospel of Shame-Free Sexuality](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89461.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Gospel of Shame-Free Sexuality
We can't defeat shame by whittling down God's law to fit our behavior. We need the good news of God's forgiveness instead.
![‘A Theology of Everything’ for a Pluralistic World ‘A Theology of Everything’ for a Pluralistic World](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89432.jpg?h=123&w=220)
‘A Theology of Everything’ for a Pluralistic World
Fuller theology professor Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen thinks Catholics and Pentecostals are doing today's best theology.
![Infanticide Debate Reflects a New Era for Abortion Politics Infanticide Debate Reflects a New Era for Abortion Politics](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89431.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Infanticide Debate Reflects a New Era for Abortion Politics
As states push for pro-choice protections, Christians have a growing obligation to defend the lives of babies born as “burdens.”
![Our Churches Are Either Sacramental or Charismatic Our Churches Are Either Sacramental or Charismatic](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89402.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Our Churches Are Either Sacramental or Charismatic
The Early Church didn't make a distinction. So why do we?
español![Leave Your Righteous Indignation on the Field Leave Your Righteous Indignation on the Field](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/89371.png?h=123&w=220)
Leave Your Righteous Indignation on the Field
Aristotle taught that outrage can be a natural response, but Christ reminds us that it should be rare.