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Kanye West’s Long, Complicated Relationship with Christianity

The rapper’s need for God has manifested in his music far before “Jesus Is King.”

Morgan Lee

Rapper Kanye West is one of the biggest pop culture personalities of our time. His critically-acclaimed and chart-topping music, premium fashion line, controversial public persona, blunt political opinions and his marriage to Kim Kardashian West keep the Chicago hip-hop artist consistently in the news.

Last week, West finally released his much-teased and highly anticipated album “Jesus Is King.” In much the same fashion as anything West does, the reaction to an album full of gospel music ...

A Rocha Co-Founder, CEO Killed in Crash in South Africa

Miranda Harris and Chris Naylor helped lead the organization’s groundbreaking global efforts to bring together Christian convictions and environmental concerns.

Kate Shellnutt

The global creation care community is grieving the loss of some of its most prominent evangelical advocates after the top leaders of A Rocha International—cofounders Peter and Miranda Harris and CEO Chris Naylor and his wife Susanna—suffered a fatal car crash on Monday.

Miranda Harris and the Naylors were killed when their car flipped over a bridge into a river in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, according to news reports. Peter Harris and the driver remain in stable condition. The team ...

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Kirk Franklin Boycotts Dove Awards for Cutting His Prayers for Black Victims

This year’s broadcast wasn’t the first time TBN had edited the gospel artist’s acceptance speeches.

Jack Jenkins – Religion News Service

Cover Story | CT Magazine

Meet the Minnie Church

What happens when you plant a church only for Walt Disney World employees?

Ted Olsen

The New Testament Teaches Us Not to Second-Guess Conversions

Long before Kanye, even the most unexpected believers—like Paul himself—point us toward acceptance over suspicion.

Patrick Schreiner

News

Will US Genocide Resolution Satisfy Armenian Christians?

The Middle East diaspora appreciates the House’s recognition at last. But what they really want is repentance.

Jayson Casper

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11 Places Where Persecuted Christians Need Our Prayers

The International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church draw attention to China and other countries where Christian minorities have suffered blows over the past year.

Megan Fowler

News | CT Magazine

Christians Defend Cultural Heritage in Muslim-Majority Countries

In areas where minority faiths have carved out a peaceful coexistence, are governments willing to honor the full history also?

Jayson Casper

News

Southwestern Defends Female Profs After Leaked Email from Patterson Staffer

The new Southern Baptist seminary president works to repair relationships—and maintain donors—in his predecessor’s wake.

David Roach

Book Review

Lord, We Don’t Know What We Should Be Asking of You

For anyone who struggles to pray, Pete Greig’s new book offers an easy and approachable guide.

Matt Mikalatos

Meet the Protestant Exorcists

How fighting the devil became an ecumenical pursuit.

Griffin Paul Jackson

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5 Books That Help Us Understand Angels and Demons

Chosen by Graham Cole, author of "Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons" (Crossway).

Graham Cole

Entertainment

The New ‘Harriet’ Biopic Is Faithful to Tubman’s Faith

Biographer Kate Clifford Larson talks about the famous female abolitionist and the cinematic portrayal of her life.

Interview by Jenny McGill

CT Pastors

Pastoring with a Big, Fake Smile

I often hide my struggles from my church because I fear people will use them against me.

Wes Faulk

News

Fuller Seminary Won’t Leave Pasadena After All

The school backed out of its move to Pomona—where administrators hoped to save money and upgrade to high-tech facilities—due to holdups with selling its property.

Megan Fowler

Women

Evangelism Isn’t About Results

The Parable of the Sower frees us from our desire for resolution.

Sharon Hodde Miller

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