With society taking a downward slide morally as church membership dips, it is easy to get discouraged over the state of things in America. However, instead of getting depressed over the headlines that distract so many of us, it helps to pay close attention to the signs of God at work. I saw three distinct…
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I received a call last week from an associate I hadn’t talked with for years. She wanted to congratulate me on my recent story in Christianity Today about buying bestsellers. She was particularly impressed that the story seemed so balanced and didn’t take sides in the issue that became significant last year. The spark came…
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By Ken Walker- In the latest issue of Christianity Today, I compiled responses for an ongoing column titled, “Under Discussion.” The question: Should Christians read through the Bible in one year? It’s one of those questions that, though likely to prompt plenty of discussion—even heated debate—I regret not having more space to explore. Even though…
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By Ken Walker- I recently interviewed a University of Illinois law professor about her study of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings by churches in recent years, a story that will appear online soon at Christianity Today. The morning we talked, she was preparing to do a guest lecture at the University of Minnesota. Discussing the proclivities…
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By Ken Walker- The economic downturn has had a serious impact on my writing, which is largely related to the Christian world. So, I’m not immune to the financial pressures that have affected churches, ministries and religious publications the past five years. Still, until working recently on an assignment for an upcoming issue of Christianity…
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By Ken Walker- First of two parts There are tons of heartwarming stories about children from impoverished countries who benefit through sponsorship from a benefactor partnering with World Vision, Compassion International or other organizations using this model. However, the cover story of the June issue of Christianity Today verifies that such stories are more than…
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