Our churches are called to explore various ways to reach their communities through both evangelism and social justice.

The annual practice of setting New Year’s resolutions has taught me that my sins and failings, even those that come before January 12, will not be the end of me. In Jesus Christ and through the Spirit, God is more faithful than I have yet to imagine.

Foles shares his faith without forcing it on people. His personality, especially his humility, comes through in the narrative.

We asked our reviewers to offer their five favorite titles of 2018 in a number of categories. 

We asked our reviewers to offer their five favorite titles of 2018 in a number of categories.

We asked our reviewers to offer their five favorite titles of 2018 in a number of categories. 

Nicholas Wolterstorff’s new book, In This World of Wonders: Memoirs of a Life in Learning, is due in bookstores Jan. 16. (Eerdmans)

Trench is effective pop music that speaks life into lonely spaces—both external and internal—that may not otherwise receive such care. It is also an album that props itself on weighty images and aesthetics without shouldering any of the burden that bore those images.

In this surprise-filled novel for adults, author Esi Edugyan offers profound insights into the hearts of people both enslaved and free and portrays the vast reaches of the earth, contrasting immense beauty with stark harshness.

Our church leadership is talking about faith milestones. What are they, and why should we be interested? 

What would happen if we were to think of ourselves less as sitting on the truth and more as pointing to it? We’d invite nonbelievers to join us as learners of the way of Jesus, journeying deeper into God’s truth. This is a humble stance from which to share our faith with others. 

Invest in beauty—the beauty of a home that has Christ in the open kitchen plan or the tiny galley kitchen.

Merritt explores how we can use sacred words in fresh, Spirit-led ways to communicate the power and beauty of the gospel in today's world.

When so many of our young people feel like the problems facing our world are insurmountable, it’s a breath of fresh air to see this kind of empowerment and encouragement.

Every Christ follower has the potential to be a multiplying agent for the kingdom.

This intriguing, culturally sensitive novel explores, among other things, the ramifications of immigration.

Tell us, what are you reading? Christine Fabiszewski sent us this review of a novel about the Netherlands during World War II.

It is very cold in many places in the winter. To stay warm, you wear lots of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and a warm winter coat. But there are two places where it is cold all the time—the North and South Poles. 

Let’s recognize the Canons of Dort for what they are: not a summary of Reformed theology, or even a full account of election, but a crucial clarification of some key issues that matter as much now as they did 400 years ago.

#MeToo movement has highlighted women who have experienced sexual harassment or assault. Aren’t Christians supposed to forgive rather than demand justice?

The temptation of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11 serves up important cautions to the church in how to imagine and fulfill God’s mission.

54-year-old TobyMac keeps pumping out memorable music.

Hendrix uses striking illustrations and bold graphic design to tell this powerful story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man of faith.