Books

Unmarried and Undaunted
How singleness can inspire faithful service and hope for the Resurrection.
The ‘Whole’ in Our Gospel
Has "holistic mission" won the missiological battle? Its champions say so, but their boast might be premature.
Why Science Can’t Tell Us How to Live
The quest to detach morality from divine revelation has only led to one dead end after another.
Five Books for Believers Struggling with Unanswered Prayers
Chosen by Jason Hague, author of "Aching Joy: Following God through the Land of Unanswered Prayer" (NavPress).
New & Noteworthy Fiction
Chosen by Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the Sensible Shoes series (InterVarsity Press).
The Irresistible Connection Between the Old and New Testaments
Why Andy Stanley's “unhitching” robs Christianity of power.
Susannah Spurgeon Lived for Christ Without Leaving Her Home
Her behind-the-scenes ministry reminds us that pastors (and their spouses) can’t be reduced to a package of roles and gifts.
Weary in the Wilderness?
Pray, and don't give up on people.
Walker Percy: The Hopeful Dystopian
The novelist’s darkly satirical lessons remain stubbornly relevant, no matter the news cycle.
How Firm a Foundation for Saints of the Lord
Christians struggle with issues of identity and self-worth. Thankfully, there’s a three-step process for re-centering our identity on Christ.
Mr. Rogers Had a Dangerous Side
Underneath the gentle smile and neighborly manner, he was driven by anger at the way the world treated children.
A Dying Child and a Living Hope
How prayer and friendship helped an expecting mother through a devastating fetal diagnosis.
Francis Chan: Stop Treating the Book of Acts Like Hyperbole
The former megachurch pastor asks today’s churches to measure their practices against the New Testament standard.
Kevin DeYoung: Stop Feeling So Good About the Sixth Commandment
You and I have a murder problem, even if we're 100-percent murder-free.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Let’s Quit the Tug-of-War over Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Legacy
How the German martyr’s example has been used—and abused—in American public discourse.
How Poetry Quiets the ‘Pandemonium of Blab’
Poet Christian Wiman helps us tune our ears to silence, so God's voice won't be lost in the noise.
Myers-Briggs and Other Mirrors for the Soul
A new history of the ubiquitous personality test sheds light on what it can and can’t deliver.
The Dark Night of the Dark Knight's Soul
The hype declared Batman an atheist. There’s more to it than that.
David Foster Wallace Broke My Heart
Ten years after his suicide, I marvel at his genius but mourn the crushing burdens he carried.

Top Story August 17, 2024

The UK Race Riots Need the Voices of Returned Missionaries
The UK Race Riots Need the Voices of Returned Missionaries
I’m a missiologist and a migrant who lives in Liverpool. Can Christians who have served overseas stand up for my community?

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