You may think that I’m going to go off on the upcoming To Save a Life movie as one of those Christian movies whose budget, cinematography standards, plot and acting have been, well, left behind. But I’m not. Whatever giants the makers of this movie may have beem facing this movie is totally fireproof when... Continue Reading

For two decades, the annual Christianity Today Book Awards have recognized outstanding volumes that shed light on people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission. This year, our judging process began with 472 titles submitted by 72 publishers. CT editors selected finalists in each category, and then our expert judges sorted out... Continue Reading

Most mornings, after the gavel is struck in the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill, a prayer is offered in that most secular body — a practice that goes back to the founding fathers at the Continental Congress in 1774. Chaplain Barry C. Black delivers the prayer, offering up some of the first words heard each... Continue Reading

Whatever happened to being seen but not heard? Diana West asks that question in a recent essay, noting that there has been a massive shift in Western culture away from adult authority and toward the “wise child.” All around us are signs that authority and wisdom are now to be recognized in the young, rather... Continue Reading

How do we who call ourselves followers of the Lord of Life respond to the chilling report that “40,000 bodies have been buried and there could be 200,000 dead in Haiti”? That paralyzing news is what we heard from the report of Shepherd Smith of Fox News. The earthquake in Haiti that has shaken the... Continue Reading

“Gas up the truck! Gas up the truck!” chanted the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd Tuesday night in a Boston ballroom, cheering U.S. Sen.-elect Scott Brown on to Washington after his victory in Massachusetts over Democrat Martha Coakley. Brown’s truck, which he drove all over the state to meet voters, became emblematic of the Republican’s grassroots, populist campaign.... Continue Reading

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam Tebow, are set to appear in a pro-life Super Bowl ad run by Focus On The Family. Focus on the Family has said the Tebows will share a personal story centered on the theme “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life.” No details have been released regarding the content... Continue Reading

According to news reports, GoDaddy.com commercials will again appear during the Super Bowl game, which this year airs February 7 on CBS at 6:30 pm EST. Morality in Media suggests you keep your clicker handy. Morality in Media president Robert Peters had the following comments: “It is no secret that GoDaddy.com loves to ‘push the... Continue Reading

The Pastoral Staff at Uptown Community Church in Carlotte has provided the following information on Aimee Elisabeth Powell’s funeral plans. Aimee’s immediately family has arrived from Taiwan and is thankful to be together as they turn to the Lord and walk through this challenging time. Here are the updates we have at this time. Visitation... Continue Reading

The signs outside the church may look different these days, but the mission of reaching out to the community is still the same at Reynolda Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The church dropped the word “Presbyterian” from its signs in recent months in order to send a message to those who may not have considered... Continue Reading