Picks from Jedd Medefind, president, the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

Churches are getting real about adoption's challenges—and helping families after the child arrives.

Church leaders need to weigh the implications for their (or others') reputations.

This new roundup looks at the best new releases in sacred music. Highlights include Libera, James Whitbourn, and the National Lutheran Choir.

And what difference does it make?

At my Christian university, we are working toward reconciliation across ethnic and racial lines. We have a ways to go.

Can churches offer more to the retiring seniors in our midst?

We are each a picture that's missing a few pieces?

The most important growth is not a "me" thing but a "we" thing.

Beliefnet's new parent company includes evangelical advisors. Plus: Rod Dreher's blog will move off of the site.

Political activists focused on Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings even as the Supreme Court ruled on an important religious liberty case.

Geisler, Ankerberg defend former Muslim despite non-renewal of contract.