Short reviews of '1 Samuel,' 'Not in the Heavens,' and 'The Identity Man.'

In the historical novel 'City of Tranquil Light,' ordinary missionaries transcend extraordinary circumstances.

Short reviews of recent books worth considering.

Christians in the marketplace, says Jeff Van Duzer, are not second-class citizens of the kingdom.

Philosophical foundations of Christian parenting.

Picks by Roger Lundin, the author of "Believing Again: Doubt and Faith in a Secular Age."

Why this simple reminder is necessary right now. A review of Phillip Cary's 'Good News for Anxious Christians.'

Christian authors discuss the best Christmas story not in the Bible.

Four days of Advent readings, excerpted from 'God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas.' By Dietrich Bonhoeffer

How faith guided the former secretary of state's life from the segregated South to dictating the nation's foreign policy.

That most people meet Jesus on the road is no coincidence.

We can grab hold of joy in this life, not just in heaven, says theologian Ellen Charry. A review of 'God and the Art of Happiness.'

Brief Reviews of 'God of Liberty,' 'Manifest Destinies,' and 'Anterooms.'

Picks from Michael Ward, author of 'Planet Narnia.'

Journalist and poet Eliza Grizwold says we can learn a lot about Christianity by surveying the region where they have clashed for 200 years.

The pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church says seeking justice is not optional for the person saved by grace.

Picks from Darrell Bock, editor of 'Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus.'

Why Jesus commands us to be thankful.

More than in previous generations, 20- and 30- somethings are abandoning the faith. Why?