This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life (1517 Publishing, 2025). Sinner Saint is available today from 1517 Publishing.
On its journey from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul, this special place helps us understand the broader arc of Christian history, which goes on until Christ's return.
We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.

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A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
Ever Heard of Candlemas?
Do our petitions move God?
Luke shows us that when we try to fit God into our life movie, the plot is all wrong; and not just wrong but trivial.
C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
In an autobiographical telling, Gretchen Ronnevik shares the fate of two different fathers and the hope she has in Christ.
When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
Any message other than "Christ for you" is not good news.
Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
Amy Mantravadi reviews a new book about Medieval perceptions of Jesus
C.S. Lewis muses on joy in his spiriutal autobiography