How conditions on earth shape our views of the afterlife.

Wired magazine founder Kevin Kelly talks to CT about the Amish, heaven, and why he doesn't own a smart phone.

The daughter of the former governor of Alaska on sexuality, body image, and her "come to Jesus" moment.

Why the final movie is only the beginning of the Harry Potter phenomenon.

Brooks's portrait of human flourishing lacks the essential elements of rescue and redemption.

Short reviews of 'Heaven Revealed,' 'Rediscovering the Church Fathers,' 'Orphanology,' 'Our Triune God,' and 'Perspectives on Tithing.'

Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?

Why 'Erasing Hell' was his most difficult book, how 'Love Wins' prompted repentance, and whether 'Believe in Jesus or you'll go to hell' is good news.

Picks from Shane Hipps, author of 'Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith.'

How the anti-Christian philosopher prepared me to hear the gospel.

Hillary McFarland reveals the idolatry of patriarchal Christianity.

Brief Reviews of 'The Pleasures of reading in an age of Distraction,' 'Resonant Witness,' and 'Clear And Simple As The Truth.'

Rational proofs alone do not a Christian make.

The really important question raised from Rob Bell's 'Love Wins.'

Discovering grace, community, and mission around the table

The expletive-sprinkled book that has reached best-seller lists is similar to Metaxas' 2008 bedtime book.

Ben Witherington sets earthly labor in kingdom context. A review of 'Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor.'

The NFL athlete reflects on his outspoken faith, whether athletes should attribute their wins to God, and moving from the Focus on the Family ad to Jockey ads.