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Christianity Today’s Most Popular Articles of the Decade
Whether Christians should vote for the lesser of two evils, inside the controversial Bethel Church, and understanding the transgender phenomenon.
The Most Life-Changing New Year’s Resolution Won’t Come Easy
Jesus warned his disciples that following him would cost them.
Christianity Today’s Top News Headlines of 2019
World Vision flips the script on child sponsorship, James MacDonald fired from Harvest Bible Chapel, and comedian John Crist cancels tour over sexual harassment allegations.
Sudan Lets Christians March for Jesus Again
Resumption of Christmas tradition comes as US State Department downgrades African nation on religious freedom blacklist.
Christianity Today’s Top 20 Articles of 2019
How a gay atheist teenager found Jesus, how a Southern Baptist Bible teacher is shaking up her denomination, and why our editor in chief spoke out against Trump.
Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2019
A glimpse at the important excavation work revealed this year.
There’s No Shame When a Miracle Doesn’t Come
God didn’t #WakeUpOlive, but the gospel teaches Christ’s solidarity with suffering.
One-on-One on Toronto's Missions Hub
One-on-One with Phil Reinders and Khenva Dave on Missions Hub, a network of missions agencies, churches, and groups on the University of Toronto campus that are committed to sharing the good news of Christ.
Journey to Jesus
There are many journeys in the Christmas story.
What Mary Knew: Spreading Christmas Cheer by Singing Loudly for All to Hear
Mary’s song of Christmas cheer is one of joy and hope and she reminds the audience that God is in the process of turning an upside-down world back right side up.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind and the Struggle for Missionary Priorities
Perhaps God has something to teach us if we’re willing to posture ourselves to listen and learn from voices beyond our homogenous echo chambers. 
Imigrantes de Natal: Um Conto por Max Lucado
Em pleno Natal, uma família refugiada foge do perigo.
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Christmas Immigrants: A Story by Max Lucado
At the heart of the holiday, new parents fleeing danger.
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Los Inmigrantes en la Navidad: Un Cuento por Max Lucado
En medio de las fiestas navideñas, los padres primerizos huyen del peligro.
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9 Common Myths Christians Believe at Christmas
Many myths have been added to the greatest story ever told.
Turning Innovation into a “Kingdom Something”
When the kingdom innovates, we see creative reframing, practical obedience, Spirit-led decision-making, fruitful action, humble leadership, and faithful planning.
What Lee Strobel Wants Christians to Know About Praying for Resurrections
The prominent apologist investigated miracles in the 21st century. Here’s what he found.
An Advent Image Is Worth a Thousand Words
This season, we’re invited to see symbols of the Nativity not as quaint supplements to doctrinal truth but as robust invitations to faith.
Disciplemaking: How Do Evangelism and Discipleship Go Together?
If we are going to use the term discipleship to talk about helping believers mature, our focus has to be more mission driven and evangelistically focused.
Preparing for Persecution: A Critical Function of International Student Ministry
Rising religious persecution worldwide means that a greater percentage of international students will return to unfriendly environments.

Top Story November 10, 2020

Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”

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