The Archive
Jake Meador
It's time to honor another year of excellent journalistic writing with this year's 'Eliot Awards.'
Charles JacobTheologyFormation
The first Christmas was not without pain, which means that sometimes it will come with pain for us too as we wait the completion of God's redemptive work.
Bruce ClarkFormation
Both the grief and gratitude that can accompany Christmas are a reminder of the one who made all things and now comes incarnate into our world.
Jake MeadorFormation
In a day of ever-growing partisan rage and enemy hatred, I wonder if we even want Jesus to come, the one who will bring peace to earth.
Bradley BlaylockEvangelism
The greatest obstacles to Christian belief for many young Americans are not primarily cognitive or intellectual, but are existential instead.
Amy MantravadiHistory/Church History
Though our moment might feel uniquely complex and chaotic, history is full of examples of similarly uncertain and tumultuous eras.
Nicholas McDonaldFilm Reviews/Hollywood
Tim Burton's classic 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is best understood as a disenchantment and reenchantment story.
Nadya WilliamsCurrent Politics
Recovering the notion that 'moral turpitude' disqualifies one from public office would go some way toward restoring the integrity of our political system.
Jake MeadorChurchFormation
I've known many people who left one evangelical church and found another, or who simply leave altogether. I have known few who leave and find catholicity.
Cameron ShafferChurchSacraments
If you have not been baptized, you have not been received into the church and, therefore, you should not partake of the church's meal.
Phil CotnoirBook Reviews
'Living in Wonder' is a welcome guide for readers escaping materialism, but its one-sided account of Protestantism will chase off many who need to read it.
Terence SweeneyBook Reviews
In pre-modern days philosopher wrote moral guides for princes. Michael Wear's recent book fills a similar role for contemporary politicians and voters.