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Fifty years ago on September 2, one of the most important authors of the twentieth century passed away. While most today know his amazing works of fantasy and fiction, J.R.R. Tolkien was long recognized in academic circles as a brilliant philologist and scholar of medieval literature. For example, his essay on Beowulf, written in 1936, […]
There was a time when wearing white after Labor Day was a social faux pas. One explanation is that wealthy people could afford to vacation during the hot summer months and left their “city clothes” behind in favor of lighter, whiter summer outfits. When fall arrived and the privileged upper class returned to the […]
Alliance University, a Christian academic institution based in New York that was formerly known as Nyack College. | Alliance University The New York City-based Alliance University, a liberal arts school affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance formerly known as Nyack College, has officially lost its accreditation and will remain closed for the time being. […]
It can be intimidating to engage our neighbors on cultural issues these days. It seems that every conversation is a potential minefield where the slightest wrong word can get you banished from polite society as a bigot or “hater.” This is where we can take a lesson from two of the greatest teachers of all […]
When is a music video more than just a music video? A screenshot of the “Demons” music video. | Screenshot/YouTube/Doja Cat “C’mon, it’s only a music video.” At this point, it’s all too predictable: a middling but relatively successful female music artist goes all-in on satanic imagery and — like the temptation the devil put […]
Sarah Young, the best-selling author of the beloved devotional book Jesus Calling, has died. She was 77 years old. Young’s passing was publicly announced in a statement from her publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “Sarah was a remarkable woman who deeply loved God. Her words have resonated with people from all walks of life. The global impact […]
Joshue Hoehne Unsplash.com A school bus crash in Ohio led to the death of an 11-year-old boy and left 26 other students injured. The driver, previously caught and released at the U.S.-Mexico border, now faces multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide. Hermanio Joseph, 35, of Haiti, was behind the wheel of a Honda Odyssey minivan […]
Deion Sanders shocked the college football world in his first game as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes Saturday. Then he did what he always does after a big win: thanked God. The head coach, who gained the nickname “Prime Time” during his playing career, led Colorado to a 45-42 victory at No. 17 TCU, […]
Screengrab: Instagram/lecrae Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, known for his outward Christian faith and music, is discontinuing a T-shirt claiming Christians can quote vulgar rapper Cardi B and the Bible. Lecrae was initially called out by Louisiana emcee Dee-1 for his “Righteous & Ratchet” merchandise campaign last week. The campaign, launched by Lecrae, featured a shirt […]
The title track on Phil Wickham’s chart-topping new album was written in a moment of angst as he considered stories of deconstruction and people he knew who were walking away from the faith, he says. The album I Believe debuted at No. 1 this month on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart, while the title track I […]