Christian Magazines Online: Types of Magazines

Before you ask where, ask why. This will eventually lead you to the where. There are several Christian Magazines online out there, but of course each has its own angle and style. Here are some of the most common types:

Christian Magazines that focus on doctrine
These kinds of Christian Magazines online are not that popular. Usually, this focus is covered in blogs. But magazines that have this focus are usually comprised of essays that read somewhat like theological dissertations. These might be good for the initiated, those active in Christian Charismatic organizations, or the clergy. Of course you could also benefit from subscribing to this kind of magazine, but it is not highly recommended.

Christian Magazines that focus on News
There are also magazines that focus on news - Christian news. Now you might ask how this works. What exactly is “Christian news?” Of course, these entail current events about the moves of the Church and the papacy. But that’s not all. It also includes the current world events, but with a Christian perspective. It basically looks at these new issues and talks about what the church has to say about them.

Christian Magazines that focus on reviews
Christian magazines usually focus on reviews for a good reason. It helps every Christian, especially parents, to discern which movies, music, television show, book, or any other form of art entertainment is well suitable for Christians. It serves to warn a parent for example, about what to expect with a movie. If they decide to watch a movie that is not compatible with the Christian moral code, then the parent can use the reviews to give ample warnings to his or her child. This way, the immoral aspects of the film can be discerned clearly by the child. He or she will be able to not accept or interpret these issues in a way that would tarnish the kid’s Christian life.

Christian Magazines that focus on stories
These are perhaps the best kind of Christian Magazines online. These magazine usually consist of people sharing personal experiences that tested their faith. It may also include interviews of these prominent people. One such magazine, called Risen, interviews Christian celebrities (you would be surprised at which celebrities appear here). This kind of approach, for me, is the best one. Stories can convey values in a very non didactic way. It is just natural for people to hate didactic or “preachy” sounding lessons. However, with stories, one provides real life examples of hardships and tests and real life solutions to these personal struggles.