The Spirit of Advent

Books, films, music of note in November.

President and CEO Moe Gerkins says the book's contents, which used Chinese characters and illustrations, 'are offensive to many people despite its otherwise solid message.'

From the editor of Books & Culture.

Christians can lead the charge to elevate the dignity of women. A review of Half the Sky.

The former Miss California contestant says that she is 'still standing,' and called a recent video of her 'the worst mistake of my life.'

A word from God. Then another. Then misery. How the Warrens finally fell in love.

Journalist Jeffery Sheler provides a probing biography of the two Rick Warrens.

How to find a good biography.

Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

Tim Keller explains why money, sex, and power so easily capture our affections.

Idolatry is not just a failure to obey God, it is a setting of the whole heart on something besides God.

Hunter Baker argues that Christians should not abandon God talk.

"My biggest concern was the gender language," says Bill Mounce.

My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey

Margaret Feinberg wants Christians to be more gentle.

Short reviews from the editor of Books & Culture.

With his latest research on emerging adults, sociologist Christian Smith helps the church reach out to a rootless generation.