Why collapsing cities and towns need something more than a better economy or a bigger government.

Demonic lies hide as truth. They also lurk close to home.

There are great dangers in thinking that a church has to do something unique to fulfill their mission.

Character formation isn’t just an individual process, says Anne Snyder. It requires institutions.

We need to be ready to listen to the concerns of people who seem to be living contradictory lives. Thankfully, this is something the scriptures have prepared us for.

How a theology of personhood cuts against the mechanical metaphors we use to describe ourselves.

How much power do secrets hold over the Christian?

Once a people view themselves as their own highest authority, whatever they most value becomes their god. And that god will rule their nation.

Even nonbelievers value his teachings. But all of us have trouble living them out.

The New York Times columnist asks what it takes to build character in a 'Big Me' culture.

An excerpt from ‘The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community.’

The good news is better than we imagine.

How the church can help develop a 'we' culture for the next generation.

Vern Bengtson’s research shows the surprising resiliency of faith as it passes from parents to children.

God didn’t create us to do it all ourselves.

(UPDATED) Author of 'Habits of the Heart' lamented decline of family and community—years before almost anyone else.

We made room for our newborn, just not a room of her own.

Our individual exceptionalism has theological consequences.

Chris and Bethany Priebe say Christians' greatest 'mission' in Phoenix may be relationship.