Conspicuously absent Saturday was Mitt Romney, despite his steady performance in polls, which place him second in the Hawkeye State…Sheffler said bluntly that Romney’s absence does not “sit well” with the largest constituency in Iowa’s GOP caucus, particularly since Romney was making appearances in smaller venues in western Iowa earlier in the week. Republican presidential... Continue Reading

Arching over a driving beat and an addictive melody, Cobra Starship croons these seductive lines: “Get a little closer to me, girl, and you’ll understand; ‘cause if you want a guy that knows what you need, well then I’m your man…” In a high-pitched siren’s call, the girl responds: “Tell me what you want so... Continue Reading

One of America’s most seasoned war generals expressed frustration at the silence of Christian churches as the U.S. military’s ban on open homosexuality fell to a repeal effort earlier this year. Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin described at the Values Voter Summit on Saturday the exasperation of pro-family leaders in Washington who found themselves abandoned by... Continue Reading

There is a rawness, a vulnerability in the authentic because it is not conformed to the image of this world, but to the likeness of Jesus Christ. Because God’s words both delight and terrify us, we must be diligent to really know what they say. I am blessed with many Christian friends affiliated with various... Continue Reading

The movie Courageous opened in theaters in the No. 4 spot last weekend, building on the successful momentum of the Albany, Ga., church that also produced Fireproof and Facing the Giants. Courageous, the fourth movie from Sherwood Baptist Church, has already surpassed box office collections from Facing the Giants, taking in $10.1 million in its... Continue Reading

Cute, family-friendly animal films often devolve into mawkish sentimentality. Director Charles Martin Smith’s Dolphin Tale happily proves to be one of the exceptions—an endearing, emotionally intelligent film that touches the heartstrings without pulling on them. The film revolves around the true-life story of Winter, a dolphin who washed ashore a Florida beach with her tail... Continue Reading

“Mormonism is not historic biblical Christianity. It should not be confused with Christianity…Mormonism is a rival worldview. Mormonism has its own claim of authority.” said Mohler. Evangelical commentator and president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Dr. Albert Mohler Jr. responded to the controversy surrounding Dr. Robert Jeffress’ comments that Mormonismis a “cult” and Republican... Continue Reading

Christians add artifacts to online folk culture when we debate theology, discuss concerns about our denominations, or share experiences about what it’s like growing up as a child of Korean-born parents. And we engage popular culture when we discuss political opinions, critique movies or music, and explore questions of bioethics. “When I hear the word... Continue Reading

A legal battle is brewing in Georgia over whether licensed gun owners should be allowed to carry firearms to churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship after state lawmakers banned them from doing so last year. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta heard arguments Thursday on a lawsuit brought by a... Continue Reading

Prime Minister David Cameron is facing a backlash from religious leaders after saying he supported plans to legalise gay marriage. The Prime Minister said “commitment” in relationships should be valued regardless of whether it involved “a man and a woman, a woman and a woman, or a man and another man”. But the Roman Catholic... Continue Reading