Missionaries are heroes in Christian culture. We read their biographies, turn to their perseverance through trials for encouragement, and we say, “I could never do what they do.” When a young person declares an intention to serve as a missionary…

Criticism aimed at Christianity has become so commonplace that a lot of believers tune it out. That reaction isn’t surprising when you think about it. Seriously, how many misinformed, biased, or off-the-wall jabs toward one’s faith require a reaction or…