I used to think resting from work was selfish, until I considered the example of Jesus.

Fans of Madeleine L’Engle’s novel are wondering whether the film will do justice to the “cosmic questions” the book raises.

Women dismissed as “prostitutes” and “adulteresses” were often models of righteousness and faith.

What The Lord of the Rings can teach Christian leaders in higher education (and elsewhere).

His music inspired a generation of Jesus freaks, but he never shook the suspicion of being a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Lin Zhao’s faith led her to embrace China's Communist movement—then pay the ultimate price for opposing it.

How Civil War–era churches that avoided taking sides on slavery ended up siding with its supporters.

Very often, people behind bars already have a relationship with God.

Compiled by Matt Reynolds.

Responding to atheism, understanding genetics, and considering what evolution means for biblical interpretation.

How the call to “carry one another’s burdens” breaks down partisan stalemates.

An excerpt from “Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness.”

Evangelical students are dating with marriage in mind, but the road to the altar is anything but simple.

A Christian college president defends institutional life—even the meetings!—as a high calling.

A think-tank leader and former presidential aide shares his debt of gratitude to the people of Madison Park, Alabama.

And how the church can help nurture their desire to integrate spirituality and social justice in fresh ways.

Research is confirming ancient wisdom about human nature. But can it really make us better people?

The recent New Testament dust-up between big-name scholars reminds us how hard—and important—Bible translation can be.

How theological differences over sex have fueled some of the bitterest political fights of the past century and more.