Cover Story
Cover Story
Facing Our Legacy of Lynching
How a memorial could help lead America—and Christians—to repentance from a dark history.
Features
Questioning Why God Questions
If He wants to have meaningful relationship with us, it will require dialogue.
Of Old Testament Haircuts and New Testament Head Coverings
How Scripture records God consistently defending the humanity and dignity of women against sexual violence and exploitation.
Bringing Back Baylor
Baylor University president Linda Livingstone helps the school navigate one of the largest scandals in US collegiate athletics.
God, Guns, and Oil
A Los Angeles church seeks the good of its neighborhood by confronting crime and environmental distress.
Germans Are Welcoming Refugees as a Way to Honor Luther’s Legacy
Asylum seekers and immigrants are big part of the Reformation’s 500th anniversary in Germany.
More from this Issue
Testimony
I’m a Rare Breed: An Elite Chess Player Who’s Open About His Faith
Why I follow Jesus publicly, even when people warn that my career will suffer.
Reply All
Responses to our June issue via Facebook posts, tweets, and emails.
Our September Issue: Our Checkered Pasts Are God’s Glory
Why redemption is sweeter without selective memory.
News
News
Gleanings: September 2017
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our September issue).
News
A Deeper Debate over Drums in Church
Native Christians still wrestle with how their culture fits into their churches.
News
What a Playground’s Victory Means for Christian Schools
Supreme Court decision could change playing field for school choice movement.
Reviews
Keith and Kristyn Getty: Singing Isn’t Just for Sunday
Why congregational worship is a feast we prepare all week long.
Review
Are We Missing the Point of Spiritual Disciplines?
The goal isn’t merely getting closer to God, but making a difference in everyday life.
Review
The Beginning of Dementia Isn’t the End of Grace
How the church can come to the aid of sufferers and their loved ones.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Excerpt
Parents of Prodigals: Let God Work on Your Anger and Fears
An excerpt from ‘Hope for the Prodigal.’
Views
Our Two Spiritual Time Zones
Living in the tension between present promise and future fulfillment.
It’s Not Only Bullies Who Boast
We’re too quick to ignore one of Paul’s most persistent warnings.
Editorial
Hath God Truly Said, ‘Avoid Foolish Controversies’?
It turns out that lustily fighting for the truth isn’t what God asks of us.