August (Web-only) 2017
![Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Planetarium’ Charts a God-Sustained Cosmos Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Planetarium’ Charts a God-Sustained Cosmos](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78517.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Planetarium’ Charts a God-Sustained Cosmos
The singer-songwriter’s latest collaboration sets a distinctly biblical course through the Created Order.
![When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78495.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm
As I faced the Houston floods, I found myself asking questions about God’s providence.
![I Met the Man Who Killed My Entire Family I Met the Man Who Killed My Entire Family](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78212.jpg?h=123&w=220)
I Met the Man Who Killed My Entire Family
How Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculee Ilibagiza found forgiveness.
![Icelandic Baptist Pastor: Don't Eliminate Down Syndrome Icelandic Baptist Pastor: Don't Eliminate Down Syndrome](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78413.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Iceland Capital’s Only Baptist Pastor Doesn’t Want Down Syndrome Eliminated
Pro-life minority faces major challenge in ‘most godless country’ in Europe.
![Thoughts on Discipleship from a Marine Conservationist Thoughts on Discipleship from a Marine Conservationist](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/77905.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Thoughts on Discipleship from a Marine Conservationist
Why changing hearts is hard and how Christ overcomes that.
![A Healthier Approach to Disagreement in the Church Begins With One Unusual Word A Healthier Approach to Disagreement in the Church Begins With One Unusual Word](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78226.jpg?h=123&w=220)
A Healthier Approach to Disagreement in the Church Begins With One Unusual Word
How practicing forbearance strengthens our fellowship and improves our social witness.
![Beth Moore: There’s No Place Like Houston Beth Moore: There’s No Place Like Houston](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78410.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Beth Moore: There’s No Place Like Houston
My hometown is diverse, strong, and faithful. After Harvey, it will never be the same.
![A Humble Political Influencer Gets His Crowns in Heaven A Humble Political Influencer Gets His Crowns in Heaven](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78409.jpg?h=123&w=220)
A Humble Political Influencer Gets His Crowns in Heaven
At least, that’s what I expect for the late Michael Cromartie.
![The Parable of the Lost Pointer The Parable of the Lost Pointer](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78349.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Parable of the Lost Pointer
When Ruby went missing, Jesus’ words struck home.
![Hurricane Harvey Is Here. Time for Christians to Learn from Katrina. Hurricane Harvey Is Here. Time for Christians to Learn from Katrina.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78384.png?h=123&w=220)
Hurricane Harvey Is Here. Time for Christians to Show What We’ve Learned Since Katrina.
Advice for US churches on Category 4 storm from a disaster researcher who survived 2005.
![The Holy Calling of Wealth Creation Isn't So Simple The Holy Calling of Wealth Creation Isn't So Simple](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78380.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Holy Calling of Wealth Creation Isn't So Simple
Why the latest manifesto about Christians and economics is important, helpful, and woefully one-sided.
![Taylor Swift Breaks the Silence Taylor Swift Breaks the Silence](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78361.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Taylor Swift Breaks the Silence
Her recent legal case underscores the value of speaking out about sexual assault.
![Learning from Paul to Leverage Networking for Missions Learning from Paul to Leverage Networking for Missions](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78039.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Learning from Paul to Leverage Networking for Missions
The 'Apostle to the Gentiles' had an entrepreneurial spirit that helped him spread the Gospel.
![How to Talk About Race with Your Kids How to Talk About Race with Your Kids](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78345.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How to Talk About Race with Your Kids
Children naturally notice differences—and that is a good thing.
![In the 'DuckTales' Reboot, Family Remains Scrooge's Riskiest Adventure In the 'DuckTales' Reboot, Family Remains Scrooge's Riskiest Adventure](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78344.jpg?h=123&w=220)
In the 'DuckTales' Reboot, Family Remains Scrooge's Riskiest Adventure
As the new Disney series reminds us, 'Family is nothing but trouble.' That's exactly what makes it valuable.
![‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ Honored with Historic Funeral ‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ Honored with Historic Funeral](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78328.jpg?h=123&w=220)
‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ Honored with Historic Funeral
Medical missionary who helped curb leprosy outbreak is first Christian woman to receive such honor from Muslim government.
![Treasures in Heaven, Tchotchkes on Earth Treasures in Heaven, Tchotchkes on Earth](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78264.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Treasures in Heaven, Tchotchkes on Earth
What happens when our kids don’t want our heirlooms.
![How Christians Can Combat Racism Theologically After Charlottesville How Christians Can Combat Racism Theologically After Charlottesville](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78322.jpg?h=124&w=220)
How Christians Can Combat Racism Theologically After Charlottesville
A pair of scholars bring up a new and old approach.
![Is America’s Great Eclipse a Sign from God? Is America’s Great Eclipse a Sign from God?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78316.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Is America’s Great Eclipse a Sign from God?
A reminder of humanity’s small part in God’s universe
![The Centuries-Old Habits of the Heart The Centuries-Old Habits of the Heart](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78312.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Centuries-Old Habits of the Heart
How our accomodation of sin found us out in Charlottesville.
!['House of Cards' Keeps Scraping the Bottom of Evil's Barrel 'House of Cards' Keeps Scraping the Bottom of Evil's Barrel](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78308.jpg?h=123&w=220)
'House of Cards' Keeps Scraping the Bottom of Evil's Barrel
After five seasons, it's high time the Underwoods' crimes come home to roost.
![5 Things You Should Know Before You Send Your Kid to College 5 Things You Should Know Before You Send Your Kid to College](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78217.jpg?h=123&w=220)
5 Things You Should Know Before You Send Your Kid to College
A college administrator offers counsel on coming of age and higher ed.
![Propaganda's 'Crooked' Balances Raw Humility with Prophetic Fire Propaganda's 'Crooked' Balances Raw Humility with Prophetic Fire](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78253.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Propaganda's 'Crooked' Balances Raw Humility with Prophetic Fire
'Ain't we all a little bit a monster?'
![When He Died Upon the Tree When He Died Upon the Tree](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78259.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When He Died Upon the Tree
James Cone's seminal book gives a theological response to the dark history of lynchings in America.
![Hope for America’s Opioid Epidemic Is Grace in a Syringe Hope for America’s Opioid Epidemic Is Grace in a Syringe](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78202.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Hope for America’s Opioid Epidemic Is Grace in a Syringe
Why addiction ministry can include fellowship, the gospel and Narcan.
![What Happens When Neo-Nazis Are Outside Your Church Doors What Happens When Neo-Nazis Are Outside Your Church Doors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78208.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
Dispatches from Charlottesville: What Happens When Neo-Nazis Are Outside Your Church Doors
The protesters came with torches. We sang, “This Little Light of Mine.”
![Thou Shalt Not Bail Thou Shalt Not Bail](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78057.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Thou Shalt Not Bail
The bailing trend is an understandable byproduct of a busy culture. But is it Christian?
![The Use of Nuclear Weapons Is Inherently Evil The Use of Nuclear Weapons Is Inherently Evil](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78172.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Use of Nuclear Weapons Is Inherently Evil
No earthly leader gets the ‘authority to do whatever.’
![Can Robots Be Sexist? Can Robots Be Sexist?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78054.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Can Robots Be Sexist?
How artificial intelligence might reinforce and amplify gender stereotypes.
![Defending the Accuracy of Scripture, One Coincidence at a Time Defending the Accuracy of Scripture, One Coincidence at a Time](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78164.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Defending the Accuracy of Scripture, One Coincidence at a Time
How the Bible’s little details can pack a big apologetic punch.
![The Gospel of Mark Zuckerberg The Gospel of Mark Zuckerberg](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78141.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Gospel of Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook and others have started to imitate, but can’t replace, church community.
![What We Mean When We Say 'Orthodox Christianity' What We Mean When We Say 'Orthodox Christianity'](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78120.jpg?h=123&w=220)
What We Mean When We Say 'Orthodox Christianity'
James K.A. Smith wants to focus on the creeds, not sexuality. But there's more to it than that.
![Belonging Is About More Than Biology Belonging Is About More Than Biology](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78098.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Belonging Is About More Than Biology
As an adoptee and adoptive mom, God is teaching me about his welcoming love.
![Why Christians Should Avoid Watching Rape Scenes Why Christians Should Avoid Watching Rape Scenes](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78102.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Why Christians Should Avoid Watching Rape Scenes
What if there's a hidden human cost to our entertainment?
!['They Call Us Monsters' Offers a More Compassionate Brand of Juvenile Justice 'They Call Us Monsters' Offers a More Compassionate Brand of Juvenile Justice](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78087.jpg?h=123&w=220)
'They Call Us Monsters' Offers a More Compassionate Brand of Juvenile Justice
Ben Lear's directorial debut humanizes the debate about adult prison sentences for juvenile offenders.
!['Atomic Blonde' Delivers Female Action Without An Action Hero 'Atomic Blonde' Delivers Female Action Without An Action Hero](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78055.jpg?h=123&w=220)
'Atomic Blonde' Delivers Female Action Without An Action Hero
After seeing the new spy thriller, I still don't know what a female action hero looks like.
![The Pay Gap Is Worse for Pastor-Moms The Pay Gap Is Worse for Pastor-Moms](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78076.png?h=123&w=220)
The Pay Gap Is Worse for Pastor-Moms
How being married with kids complicates church compensation.
![The ‘Prophets’ and ‘Apostles’ Leading the Quiet Revolution in American Religion The ‘Prophets’ and ‘Apostles’ Leading the Quiet Revolution in American Religion](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78059.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The ‘Prophets’ and ‘Apostles’ Leading the Quiet Revolution in American Religion
A Christian movement characterized by multi-level marketing, Pentecostal signs and wonders, and post-millennial optimism.
![Recent Documentaries Look to Restore Faith in a Storied Free Press Recent Documentaries Look to Restore Faith in a Storied Free Press](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78050.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Recent Documentaries Look to Restore Faith in a Storied Free Press
A slate of four films highlight journalists' ongoing quest to share truth.
![When Your Spouse Is Mentally Ill When Your Spouse Is Mentally Ill](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/78010.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When Your Spouse Is Mentally Ill
My husband’s schizoaffective disorder devastated our family. Here’s what I’ve learned in the years since he was first diagnosed.