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New Book Claims Christians Hold Un-Christian View of Future

New Book Claims Christians Hold Un-Christian View of Future

Skye Jethani challenges Christians to reexamine their vision of both the future and present.

CultureJonathanJanuary 30, 2014Bible, Christianity Today, destiny, eschatology, fate, future, heaven, Jonathan Merritt, Leadership Journal, Skye Jethani, theology

What Evangelicals Miss in the Marijuana Debate

What Evangelicals Miss in the Marijuana Debate

As the marijuana debate is reignited, some evangelicals ignore a critical part of the debate.

Charles Stanley, 81, Struggles with Rejection (But Not Death)

Charles Stanley, 81, Struggles with Rejection (But Not Death)

The iconic pastor talks about his greatest emotional struggle and whether he fears death.

CultureJonathanJanuary 30, 2014Aging, anger, Charles Stanley, Christianity, church, Death, depression, dying, emotions, fear, Jonathan Merritt, rejection, suicide

How Christian Churches can Continue MLK's Legacy

How Christian Churches can Continue MLK's Legacy

MLK Day was designated in 1983, but more work needs to be done.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Christianity, church, churches, justice, Martin Luther King, MLK, North Park Theological Seminary, politics, Race, Racism, reconciliation, social justice, Soong Chan-Rah, theology

How Christians Misuse Philippians 4:13

Jonathan says this iconic verse is largely misunderstood.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Apostle Paul, Bible, Christianity, Jonathan Merritt, myths, Philippians, Philippians 4:13, Scripture, sports, Sports Illustrated, theology, Tim Tebow

The Leadership Secrets of Nancy Ortberg

Former Willow Creek Community Church teaching pastor shares the leadership lessons she's learned.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Aging, business, church, conflict, emails, grace, John Ortberg, leadership, Nancy Ortberg, success, transition, Willow Creek Community Church

Christians Shouldn’t Support Dennis Rodman in N. Korea

Christians Shouldn’t Support Dennis Rodman in N. Korea

Rodman's antics are not diplomacy, and Christians shouldn't support them.

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

5 Films That Will Make 2014 ‘The Year of the Bible’

A slew of biblical films with star-studded casts and big budgets is slated for 2014.

Pastor Andy Stanley Tells Christians ‘How to be Rich’

Pastor Andy Stanley Tells Christians ‘How to be Rich’

Stanley has a new message about poverty, wealth, and the prosperity gospel.