The “masculinity crisis” is perpetuated in Christian self-help books like John Eldridge’s Wild At Heart, which ascribes glory to the man who conquers mountains, charges hills, and takes no prisoners (his loving wife excepted). What message do they send to those who connect more with God-as-the-great-Lover than God-as-the-ultimate-He-Man? Not much that’s biblical, in my view.
Read MoreAmid the seismic shifts happening within American Christianity, a growing number of the faithful now oppose the death penalty. Though evangelical Christians have generally favored the death penalty, even the National Association of Evangelicals has shrunk back from its previously supportive stance. Enter Shane Claiborne, an evangelical leader and author who has recently released a book, “Executing Grace: How the death penalty killed Jesus and why it is killing us.”
Read MoreShauna Niequist achieves literary success not by playing the game and using her name, but by being her raw, authentic self.
Read MoreDoes this signal an end to meaningful evangelical power and influence?
Read MoreI suspect that McCleneghan’s book on sex that seeks to free Christians from shame will be persuasive to many believers who feel some cognitive dissonance when it comes to sex.
Read MoreThings are tense. But Krista points us back to wisdom.
Read MoreAn interview with David Dark on his book "Life’s Too Short to Pretend You’re Not Religious" in which he argues that even though the word “religion” gets a bad rap these days we shouldn’t just stop using it.
Read MoreThe Christian bestselling author and HGTV star created controversy online
Read MoreAn interview with John Eldredge 15 years after 'Wild at Heart'
Read MoreThe conservative boogeyman is being replaced by a vicious 'shame culture.'
Read MoreAmericans consider many Christians 'extreme.' Is that warranted?
Read MoreJonathan talks about faith, church, and Jesus.
Read MoreReligious humor--when done right--can benefit everyone.
Read MoreChristmas, like many other holidays, is a mix of religion and folklore.
Read MoreIn some ways, the two are strikingly similar.
Read MoreA person shouldn't use words they don't understand.
Read More
