Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
Humanity was created to make something out of the world.
When we ignore Genesis 1-2, as often happens in a functional approach to the Bible, we lose sight of the vital importance of creation and work. Drawing on Nancy Pearcey's thoughts on the cultural mandate, Skye Jethani explains why God esteems work and how work is an essential function of our purpose.
News
One pastor has canceled celebrations and will only reveal the location of the Christmas service last-minute.
The Holy Spirit is present throughout the Nativity story. So why is the third person of the Trinity often missing from our Christmas carols?
CT reports on civil rights, the “death of God” theology, and an escalating conflict in Vietnam.
The Bulletin
Violence at Brown, and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks about Jan 6, courage, and global affairs.
Lebanon’s civil war is a taboo subject. A group of Christians and Muslims is broaching it.
Review
Artistically, it’s ambitious. Narratively, it works. But it’s no “The Prince of Egypt.”
Christmastime comes with its own losses and longings. God understands them.