John Ortberg looks at Jesus' unparalleled impact on human history.

Elijah Kim's survey of global Christianity envisions "renewalist" movements fostering a new era of evangelical unity.

Michael Meyerson charts a historical path between the extremes of our church-state debates.

Brief reviews of 'Turning Points,' 'Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse,' and 'With the Night Mail'

Paula Fredriksen ignores the early church's Israelite foundations, producing a selective (but lively) history of the idea of sin.

Ananda Rose's new book explores the religious motivations of Southwest groups on opposite sides of the immigration question.

Karen Handel speaks about the intense fire she faced during the abortion provider's funding feud with the Susan G. Komen foundation.

It's one of those things you don't want to moderate despite the risks, he says.

A brief look.

A brief look.

A brief look.

Communicating Christ to consumers of popular culture means sorting the good influences from the bad. A review of Ted Turnau's 'Popolgetics.'

Joseph Loconte contemplates the mystery of our Lord's hidden presence.

Brief reviews of 'Four Views on Christian Spirituality,' 'Masters of Command,' and 'Roadside Panic.'

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

An excerpt.

In pursuing a personalized form of apologetics, Alister McGrath may be downplaying the power of old-fashioned logical demonstrations.

Tell them a story.

William Romanowski's 'Reforming Hollywood' sets the record straight on Protestant efforts to shape Hollywood's cultural influence.