Where theology begins.

The problem is not God's good gift of holy matrimony—it's when we desire it above all else, forgetting the Christian virtue of self-denial.

And why—after plunging into depression—Saddleback's pastor now pushes spiritual habits through 'The Power of Habit' concept.

An excerpt.

To break the cycle of ideology in the church, try "going local."

Let go of your rage and resentment, before they poison your soul.

The church defies the counsel of Jesus when it fails to insist on the wrongdoer's repentance.

Excerpts from recent books.

It's wrong to elevate an ecclesiastical elite over the money-making members of the body of Christ.

Living as agents of gospel transformation.

The once-wayward son of a famous evangelist recounts his precarious passage into adulthood.

How to discuss Jesus in a world of diverse paths.

Even if you don't like your job, you have a calling to serve God and others.

Why following Christ turns the world upside-down.

Rediscovering the allure and mystery of Christianity.

Finding guidance for everyday decisions.

Facing fear with faith.

Many who assume they understand the gospel fail to actually apply its riches to their lives.

An excerpt from the evangelist's 'Nearing Home.'