We've been designed, right down to the DNA, to love and serve our maker.

An interview with Jennifer Grant and Cathleen Falsani about Disquiet Time

Why literary culture in America should cause hope and concern

Succession plans can destroy a church. Or help it thrive for years to come. What are the keys to success?

A scholar gets inside the motivations of American believers making the pilgrimage to Israel.

The author lays out a way to witness after churches have lost their cultural privilege.

A Small Talk guest post about fear and peace by Micha Boyett

(UPDATED) After 50 years, effort to train next generation of Christian authors comes to an end.

George Whitefield was once the most famous man in America. Historian Thomas Kidd explains why the celebrity evangelist shouldn’t be forgotten.

Australia pastor Mark Sayers says influence has to be about more than book sales and retweets.

And other book news this week...

Why Eric Metaxas encourages a greater openness to miracles in everyday life.

WaterBrook Multnomah splits from sister imprint whose 'Gay Christian' book led to NRB resignation.

'Vainglorious', that is. Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung examines an obscure vice that entraps us all.

We don’t have to expose our deepest secrets with every speech and blog post.

A Reformation Day list, picked by historians and theologians.

Andrew Walker and Robin Parry seek wisdom from the Christian past to heal modern-day church divisions.

The Fuller Seminary president sees the church’s moment of cultural exile as a moment of incredible opportunity.

Lots of exciting news about my book this week, but the best was a note from my son.