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We asked illustrator John Hendrix, who created the cover of our May/June issue, to share his process on the drawing. This is what he said: This cover concept started with a very broad prompt—an entire issue about resilience in the church. I sent several ideas, but the one we all liked the most was a worn-down, darkened city with a church building that was, against all odds, glowing from within. |
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At one point it was a ghostly cathedral, but we eventually settled on an idea of a church with a missing roof. This had a lot of resonance for me and my little city. On May 16, 2025, there were many homes and houses of worship devastated by a F3 tornado that went through the city of St. Louis. My home church, Grace & Peace Fellowship in St. Louis, was in the path of the devastating tornado. |
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As the final drawing came together, I decided to use my own church as the model for this roofless building, incorporating other buildings in various levels of disrepair. There are some fun Easter eggs in this drawing. Many noticed the Narnian lamppost on the back cover, the famous entry point to Narnia called Lantern Waste—but did you notice The Eagle and Child? Just behind the glowing church is a small homage to C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien’s most famous Oxford pub haunt. As always, I love working for CT, and this cover is one that I’m very proud of for many reasons. |
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How do we think biblically about bearing God's image in a world deeply affected by changing technology? Explore this question and more at the Christian Perspectives Conference 2027: Technology and Personhood hosted by The Center for Faith & Life at Geneva College from February 11-13, 2027. |
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Featured speakers Derek Schuurman, Scott Rae, and Felicia Wu Song will thoughtfully navigate questions surrounding artificial intelligence, in-vitro fertilization, and social media, offering valuable insights from a Christian faith perspective. |
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to reflect with other Christian thought leaders on human personhood in a changing technological environment. Learn more and register today. |
- The New York City Council passed legislation allowing law enforcement to create a 50-foot buffer zone around houses of worship, a move sparked after protests at a synagogue last year. It’s unclear whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani will sign or veto it.
- Texas attorney general Ken Paxton cruised to victory over longtime senator John Cornyn in a primary runoff after earning a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. CT previously covered how Christians in Texas were approaching the race.
- A 150-year-old church in Fort Worth, considered the "mother church" for Black Baptist churches in the area, is closing its doors this week.
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Today in Christian History |
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May 28, 1533: English reformer Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, declares King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn valid, having earlier approved the king's divorce of Catherine of Aragon. |
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Throughout Scripture, God calls his people to be faithful and steadfast as we abide in him. Isaiah reminds us our faithfulness is fleeting "like the flowers of the field," yet our hope is secure when we place it in God, so our strength is renewed (Isa. 40:6, 31). In this issue, we consider stories of resilience. Historian Thomas S. Kidd shares missionary Adoniram Judson’s hardship and fortitude in Burma (now Myanmar). Emily Belz reports on Minnesota churches today that are supporting persecuted Karen Christians, also from Myanmar. Haleluya Hadero reports on groups who are determined to help Gary, Indiana, achieve a more resilient future. We also consider Tish Harrison Warren’s new book and feature an interview with her. Rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, Christian resilience is about more than having grit or bouncing back. |
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