What The …? (Cussing, Contempt and the Orthodontist)

My April Christianity Today column has gone online. I’m tempted to introduce it with dozens of caveats, clarifications and “other-hands,” but I best just let it speak for itself, at least to begin. I’d love to have a conversation about it, though. Let me know what you think.

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Grief Observed: Reactions to Tragedy

Much has been said in the immediate aftermath of the tragic news of Matthew Warren’s death.  I don’t know the Warrens personally and have no special insight into their situation; I grieve for their terrible loss and pray they will find themselves awash in that peace …

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My most recent CT column has just gone online. As always, I covet your input. Carolyn

So, Who Hallows God’s Name?

We usually think it’s our job. Think twice.

Carolyn Arends
[ January/February Issue- posted online at CT on 2/20/2013 8:08AM ]

On a recent trip, I had …

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God Did It (CT Column)

What follows is my most recent Christianity Today column (from the November issue)–addressing the creation debate and some fundamental issues concerning the way we read Scripture..  It was a piece I resisted writing for a long time–I knew it would trouble several of my close friends and quite possibly my …

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Taste the Soup (September CT Column)

Taste the Soup

Sometimes understanding follows obedience.