February (Web-only) 2022
![Kids Can Sing and Shout. How Do We Teach Them to Worship? Kids Can Sing and Shout. How Do We Teach Them to Worship?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127912.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Kids Can Sing and Shout. How Do We Teach Them to Worship?
From Isaac Watts to Shane & Shane, songwriters have seen the power of music for the minds of young believers.
![The Ukrainian Needed Prayer. The Russian Volunteered. The Ukrainian Needed Prayer. The Russian Volunteered.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127949.png?h=123&w=220)
The Ukrainian Needed Prayer. The Russian Volunteered.
How two Christian friends, divided by borders but united by their passion for evangelism, brought a prayer meeting to tears as war raged.
españolPortuguêsFrançais简体中文Deutsch繁體中文русскийУкраїнська日本語![5 Ukrainian Worship Songs for War and Peace 5 Ukrainian Worship Songs for War and Peace](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127924.jpg?h=123&w=220)
5 Ukrainian Worship Songs for War and Peace
In the midst of violent conflict, Christians in Ukraine are still declaring their God is “Mighty to Save.”
русскийУкраїнська![Despite Censorship, Chinese Christians Speak Out for Xuzhou Chained Woman Despite Censorship, Chinese Christians Speak Out for Xuzhou Chained Woman](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127936.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Despite Censorship, Chinese Christians Speak Out for Xuzhou Chained Woman
Five believers in China and US offer reflections on the tragedy still dominating WeChat discussions.
简体中文繁體中文![This Present Global Darkness This Present Global Darkness](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127931.jpg?h=123&w=220)
![Scripture Interprets Scripture. This Book Shows How. Scripture Interprets Scripture. This Book Shows How.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127889.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Scripture Interprets Scripture. This Book Shows How.
Pastors and scholars can now explore cross-references throughout the Old Testament.
![Theology Cannot Save Us Theology Cannot Save Us](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127894.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Theology Cannot Save Us
The recent splinters in evangelicalism arise more from tribal loyalties and political rhetoric than doctrinal differences.
![The Ukrainian Church: ‘We Need More Bibles’ The Ukrainian Church: ‘We Need More Bibles’](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127897.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Ukrainian Church: ‘We Need More Bibles’
As Eastern Europe goes to war, Scripture is in higher demand, say some.
españolPortuguêsFrançais简体中文한국어Indonesian繁體中文![The Arc of White Evangelical Racism Is Long, but Complicated The Arc of White Evangelical Racism Is Long, but Complicated](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127882.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Arc of White Evangelical Racism Is Long, but Complicated
Anthea Butler’s book isn’t for those who don’t like being challenged, but her account leaves out important nuance.
![Teach Black History Better by Learning from Jesus Teach Black History Better by Learning from Jesus](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127878.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Teach Black History Better by Learning from Jesus
How Christian teachers can tell the story of Black history in culturally relevant ways.
![3 Lessons for Chinese Churches from Herman Bavinck 3 Lessons for Chinese Churches from Herman Bavinck](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127823.jpg?h=123&w=220)
3 Lessons for Chinese Churches from Herman Bavinck
The Dutch theologian’s concern for the catholic, contextual, and public nature of the Christian faith can help congregations overcome sectarianism and stereotypes.
简体中文繁體中文![How Putin's Politics Threaten the Church's Witness How Putin's Politics Threaten the Church's Witness](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127820.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How Putin’s Politics Threaten the Church’s Witness
American evangelicals can learn from Russia—by not treating religion as a tool to maintain power.
españolPortuguêsFrançais简体中文한국어Indonesian繁體中文![Studying Great Evangelicals’ Lives Made Me Less Ambitious Studying Great Evangelicals’ Lives Made Me Less Ambitious](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127819.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Studying Great Evangelicals’ Lives Made Me Less Ambitious
To avoid hurting our marriages and families, we can learn from forerunners in the faith.
españolFrançais![The Puritans Were Masters of Rhetoric Because Rhetoric Wasn’t the Point The Puritans Were Masters of Rhetoric Because Rhetoric Wasn’t the Point](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127808.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Puritans Were Masters of Rhetoric Because Rhetoric Wasn’t the Point
Their most eloquent writing and preaching grew from a practical desire to communicate truth.
![Everybody Loves Bavinck Everybody Loves Bavinck](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127807.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Everybody Loves Bavinck
How a Dutch neo-Calvinist thinker became the latest Christian theologian-du-jour.
español简体中文繁體中文![Become a Correspondent/ Editor: Christian Buddhist Relation Become a Correspondent/ Editor: Christian Buddhist Relation](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127810.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Become a Correspondent/ Editor: Christian Buddhist Relation
We are looking for a full-time correspondent/editor to produce informative news and opinion articles focused on evangelical/Protestant Christians in Buddhist contexts in Asia.
![Become a CT Asia Assistant Editor Become a CT Asia Assistant Editor](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127809.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Become a CT Asia Assistant Editor
Join Christianity Today’s Asia team.
![Police Stole My Dignity. God Restored It. Police Stole My Dignity. God Restored It.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/130407.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Police Stole My Dignity. God Restored It.
A mistaken raid by Chicago cops sent me on a long path toward redemption.
![Looking Back to Move Forward Looking Back to Move Forward](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127452.png?h=123&w=220)
Looking Back to Move Forward
A Black History Month conversation about memory, legacy, and faith.
![Relationships Don’t Just Happen. They Take Training. Relationships Don’t Just Happen. They Take Training.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127736.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Relationships Don’t Just Happen. They Take Training.
We disciple our young people to love God and to work hard. But relational formation is important, too.
![Why John Perkins Didn’t Want More White Christians like Jonathan Edwards Why John Perkins Didn’t Want More White Christians like Jonathan Edwards](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127726.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Why John Perkins Didn’t Want More White Christians like Jonathan Edwards
A violent and sinful history calls for a clearer presentation of the gospel.
español![The Waters of Baptism Flow Toward Humanity at Its Neediest The Waters of Baptism Flow Toward Humanity at Its Neediest](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127717.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Waters of Baptism Flow Toward Humanity at Its Neediest
Just as Jesus’ baptism launched his public ministry, our own baptisms ordinate us to a life of humble obedience and costly service.
![Love Lessons from an Arranged Marriage Love Lessons from an Arranged Marriage](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127712.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Love Lessons from an Arranged Marriage
I often lost hope that my husband and I would make it. Here’s why we did.
![The Most Dangerous Form of Deconstruction The Most Dangerous Form of Deconstruction](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127711.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Most Dangerous Form of Deconstruction
What if some evangelicals are so burned out on church that they don’t even know it?
español![The Early Christian Case for Reparations The Early Christian Case for Reparations](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127673.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Early Christian Case for Reparations
Some ancient thinkers argued from Scripture that descendants of slaves deserve recompense.
![Don’t Diss the Early-Marrieds Don’t Diss the Early-Marrieds](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127686.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Don’t Diss the Early-Marrieds
Recent research suggests that young couples are doing fine, despite the stereotypes.
![When You Feel Small, Look to the Cosmos and the Cross When You Feel Small, Look to the Cosmos and the Cross](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127642.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When You Feel Small, Look to the Cosmos and the Cross
In times of doubt, I return to a Hubble telescope view of God.
españolPortuguês![As Korea Moves to Deport ‘Mayflower’ Church, Chinese Christians Debate Dodging the Cross As Korea Moves to Deport ‘Mayflower’ Church, Chinese Christians Debate Dodging the Cross](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127650.jpg?h=123&w=220)
As Korea Moves to Deport ‘Mayflower’ Church, Chinese Christians Debate Dodging the Cross
Mainland believers sympathize with congregation’s concerns but disagree theologically over decision to flee China for Jeju Island.
简体中文한국어繁體中文![Remembering Abouna Makary, Coptic Priest Loved by Evangelicals Remembering Abouna Makary, Coptic Priest Loved by Evangelicals](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127604.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Remembering Abouna Makary, Coptic Priest Loved by Egypt’s Evangelicals
Favorite Orthodox figure on Arabic Christian TV eulogized by fellow evangelist Sameh Maurice after COVID-19 death.
![Meditations on WeChat’s Top Christian Blessings for Chinese New Year Meditations on WeChat’s Top Christian Blessings for Chinese New Year](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127608.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Meditations on WeChat’s Top Christian Blessings for Chinese New Year
As Chinese Christians circulate images of Psalm 65 and Numbers 6, here are three more Bible verses worth sharing.
简体中文한국어繁體中文![When We Were Your Age, We Needed Jesus Too When We Were Your Age, We Needed Jesus Too](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127595.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When We Were Your Age, We Needed Jesus Too
Thirty Christian authors remember the struggles of their teenage years while sharing hard-won gospel wisdom with teens today.
![Porn Is Plotless Porn Is Plotless](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127610.jpg?h=123&w=220)
![Nigeria’s Newest Bible Translation Started with Missionary Lepers Nigeria’s Newest Bible Translation Started with Missionary Lepers](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127566.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Nigeria’s Newest Bible Translation Started with Missionary Lepers
After the gospel came to a small community in northeast Nigeria, two men on two different continents spent five decades translating Scripture into the Kamwe language.
![Miracles Don’t Violate the Laws of Nature Miracles Don’t Violate the Laws of Nature](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127563.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Miracles Don’t Violate the Laws of Nature
The ideas of a Scottish skeptic explain why some Westerners struggle to embrace signs and wonders.
![The Witness of the Black Church Rings Through NBA History The Witness of the Black Church Rings Through NBA History](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127544.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Witness of the Black Church Rings Through NBA History
Over 75 years of the professional league—and for decades before—Black Christians brought a social conscience to basketball.