The Downside Of The Megachurch Spotlight

BOOK REVIEW

Are We Missing the Point of Spiritual Disciplines?
The goal isn't merely getting closer to God, but making a difference in everyday life.
Kristen Deede Johnson
For most of us, spiritual disciplines are primarily about our vertical relationship with God. As we do them, according to Bennett, we are often driven most fundamentally by a desire to feel his presence more closely. And we usually practice them first and foremost as individuals, wanting to help our personal relationships with God. continue reading >>

News Evangelicals to Trump: Don't Deport Our Next Generation of Church Leaders Conservative Christians defend Dreamers as President prepares to modify or drop DACA. Kate Shellnutt

Women God Hears Your Back-to-School Prayers A new school year brings more challenges and opportunities for Christians in education. Andrea Ramirez

News Prayer Vigil Buried by Sierra Leone Mudslide That Killed 1,000 Freetown churches grapple with tragedy in capital city. Kate Shellnutt

Podcast When the Saints March into Post-Harvey Houston Samaritan's Purse's Tim Haas on the basics of disaster relief and why his ministry needs the local church. CT Editors

Entertainment Sufjan Stevens' 'Planterium' Charts a God-Sustained Cosmos The singer-songwriter's latest collaboration sets a distinctly biblical course through the Created Order. Casey Spinks

Speaking Out When Jesus Doesn't Calm the Storm As I faced the Houston floods, I found myself asking questions about God's providence. W. David O. Taylor

The Exchange A Prayer and Confession of the Church in America During These Days A prayer of Daniel as a model of repentance. Christina Walker

Pivot Joel Osteen, Houston Relief, And The Downside Of The Megachurch Spotlight Not everyone is required to be a first responder. Or even to respond to every crisis. That's simply not possible. But, as the body of Christ, we're all called to respond. Karl Vaters