Cover Story
Cover Story
Why Does Creation Groan?
Scripture and science suggest that animal suffering fits into a divine artistic story.
Features
John 3:16: So Loved, So Familiar
We need fresh eyes for our faith’s basic teachings, no matter how long we’ve studied the Bible.
Bhutanese Nepali Refugees Turn Their Trials into Zeal for Evangelism
Thousands found Jesus while displaced, which prepared them to plant churches and settle in a new land.
Is It Time to Quit ‘Quiet Time’?
Effective biblical engagement must be about more than one’s personal experience with Scripture.
More from this Issue
From Librarians, With Love
Responses to our January/February issue.
Our April Issue: What God Gives Us
May Easter spur us to action.
News
News
‘The Evangelical Soul Is Not for Sale’ in Venezuela
And other news briefs from Christians around the world.
News
New Program Offers Accreditation for Child Safety Standards
An 80-point checklist provides churches with opportunities for accountability, awareness, and conversation.
News
A Brief History of American Christians Fighting Sunday Mail
Gerald E. Groff is taking the postal service to the US Supreme Court. Behind him is a long line of sabbatarians.
News
Degree by Digital Degree, Christian Colleges Go Online
Evangelical schools are growing, but there are questions about the costs.
News
Speaking for Evangelicals at the UN, Gaetan Roy Seeks to Serve
The new representative starts each conversation with an unusual question.
Reviews
Review
Tim Keller and Beth Moore, On and Off the Stage
Both leaders have huge followings. But how well do we really know them?
Shame Has Many Causes—and One Remedy
How to find freedom from cycles of navel-gazing and self-loathing.
Review
Shift Your Bible Reading into a New Gear
Jonathan Pennington has written the rare study aid that equips without oversimplifying or overwhelming.
New & Noteworthy Fiction
Chosen by Cathy McCrumb, science fiction writer and author of the Children of the Consortium series.
5 Books About Contemporary Christian Martyrs
Chosen by Jerry Pattengale, coauthor of “The New Book of Christian Martyrs: The Heroes of Our Faith from the First Century to the 21st Century.”
Views
These States Are Devouring Widows’ Houses
A recent Supreme Court case reveals the injustice of property-tax debt forfeiture.
Like Joseph, Our Hope Is Greater Than a Box of Bones
We must envision a kingdom that outlasts us.
Knowing the Future Doesn’t Cure Anxiety
Our true comfort comes in trusting in the one who holds tomorrow.
What Evangelicals Owe Haiti
To understand the island nation’s crisis and what the church must do now, start with what we didn’t do.