A list of movies that evoke the themes of Advent.

Russ Taff’s versatility is on full display with his first new album in more than seven years.

These days, for example, many of us use social media to rush curated expressions of our life into public space. We can equate visibility with significance.

Christians should be aware of the effects of our lifestyles.

Living among people whose suffering is relentless, heartbreaking, mind-numbing, has changed me. I am hungrier for heaven’s healing than I have ever been.

This book stands out as a fresh approach for people who struggle with the impact of broken sexuality and pornography addiction.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker is more than a beautiful performance. It is a cultural tribute to a music and dance style that has often been dismissed or overlooked.

Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel explores the human need to find shelter: to be loved and cared for, and to find meaning and a place in community.

Shad’s latest album explores our culture of fear and the illusions it creates.

This piece is a reflection of the story of Joseph and Mary, specifically their journey to Bethlehem.

Mary’s willingness to risk everything allowed all of us to gain so much more.

Online commenting is the latest and most efficient way we allow ourselves to be set up against each other.

Songs of praise often celebrate God taking us from our hurts; songs of lament recognize God with us in our hurts.

Powerful acting rescues a feel-good film that garners a few too many laughs from the racism it attempts to decry.

A winsome tale of a boy who misses his grandfather and meets him again in his imagination.

We always love hearing from our readers! Patricia Ramsden sent in this review of a new Christmas picture book.

Emma Thompson gives an excellent performance as Fiona Maye, a family court judge dealing with unexpected consequences from visiting the child at issue in a case over which she presides.

In Acts 17, Paul is basically called a nitwit by his new friends. Here’s what happened.

Shepherds are people who look after sheep. They provide food and water for their sheep and protect them from predators. Even without predators, sheep can get themselves into trouble. Sometimes a sheep will fall or get knocked over and get stuck on its back. Without a shepherd to help them up, they would die.

At pivotal points in our paid work we must sometimes decide whether to remain where we are or move on to a new location.

The heartfelt question was posed to me in the waning moments of an evening filled with the easy camaraderie that forms between those walking a pathway of similar joys and sorrows. 

In this emotionally charged juvenile novel, young readers will encounter the life-changing repercussions of bullying.

British worship leader Martin Smith recorded these 13 live tracks in 11 countries.