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Jesus and the Goodness of Everything Human

Why it matters that God became the human prototype.

Flickers of Hope for Some of the World's Longest Running Persecuted

Home to one of the longest running civil wars in the world, recent gestures offer cautious hope to Burma's Christians.

Looking for Jesus in All the Wrong Places

Why do we want to see God’s face when it’s only going to kill us?

How Bethany Hoang Was Wired for Justice

The director of IJM Institute for International Justice Mission shines the spotlight on modern-day slavery.

Critics' Choice Movie Awards of 2011

A mix of Oscar favorites and little-known indie films makes up our annual list. PLUS: .

Masculinity in the Movies

On the big screen, Christian men are rougher and tougher than ever.

Is Cage Fighting Ethical for Christians?

Observers weigh in on participating in or watching sports and violence.

Interview: Bruce Cockburn

The veteran artist on longevity, war zones, and why he believes Christians can cuss.

A Christian Teacher Residency Program That Eschews Classroom Evangelism

Memphis Teacher Residency tells residents to witness to Christ by teaching with excellence—and by committing to Memphis for the long haul.

Go Figure

Recent stats on health, giving, and church life.

Girl Meets Grace: Lauren Winner’s New Reflection on Her Divorce and Desolation

God's faithfulness sustained Winner when her faithfulness to God faltered.

J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom on God's Will

Finding guidance for everyday decisions.

Discipling the Dragon: Christian Publishing Finds Success in China

Despite stringent controls, 1,300 Christian books are now available—legally—inside the communist country.

The Business of Religion vs. Jesus

Sorry, but you can't reconstruct a stripped down, organic, anti-corporate version of what you think Jesus should be.

Will Immigration Slowdown Prompt a Bilingual Ministry Bust?

Churches retool Hispanic outreach after recession impact.

A Spanish Service Is Not Enough: It's Time to Feed the 'Hellenized Latinos'

Spanish-speaking ministry models are designed to preserve the preferences of the foreign born.

A Guide to Being Salt and Light in Knoxville

Compassion Coalition aims to mobilize and deploy Christians to address their city's brokenness.

Why Last Saturday's Political Conclave of Evangelical Leaders Was Dangerous

Brothers and sisters, we are neither kingmakers nor powerbrokers.

The Most Redeeming Films of 2011

Quiet, contemplative movies top the list. So put the popcorn down and pay close attention.

Wilson's Bookmarks

Brief reviews of 'Renaissance People,' 'Enlightened Evangelicalism,' and 'The Making of the English Gardener.'

How the Physical Form of a Bible Shapes Us

Will the digital Scriptures speed the decline of family spirituality once fostered by family Bibles?

Interview: Michael W. Smith

He's 54, a grandpa, and has been making music for three decades. But Smitty isn't slowing down one bit.

Thou Shalt Not Abuse: Reconsidering Spanking

Misuse of biblical teaching on discipline can have deadly consequences.

Counterterrorism Laws Hamper Humanitarian Aid

The red tape preventing relief.

Celebrating the Unglamorous, Effective Work of Local Politics

Political scientist Amy Black says a few concerned citizens in a particular neighborhood can have far greater impact than checking a box on November 2.