It was only a matter of time. I give you, Guitar Praise. Read more

Is this your “American Prayer”? Read more

Jeffery Overstreet on Bill Maher’s “Religulous”: “If Maher really wanted to construct a sincere critique of religious belief, you’d think he would seek out the thoughts of serious theologians, devoted Christian missionaries, seminary students, pastors, or some of the Christian writers who inspire the respect of even those readers who don’t share their faith. If he wants to highlight his own insecurities, he’ll set himself up against straw men and idiots and people ill-equipped to talk about their faith. His... Read more

Superman To Get the Dark Knight Treatment Read more

Donald Miller on doing the Democratic National Convention Benediction in Cameron Strang’s stead: “Somebody calls you and asks you to pray, you do.” HT: Looking Closer Read more

Relevant Magazine Founder, Cameron Strang on “Why I Accepted, And Then Declined, An Invitation to Pray at the DNC”: “During this political process, my desire is to keep an open dialogue with both campaigns and talk about the issues that matter to my generation of Christians. If my praying on opening night at the DNC would be perceived as showing favoritism or incorrectly labeling me as endorsing one candidate over the other—rather than being the bridge-building gesture which I intended... Read more

Tyra Goes Transgender: “Executive producer and former supermodel Tyra Banks recently announced that for the upcoming fall season of America’s Next Top Model, one of the “female” contestants will be a transgendered man.” Read more