Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our January/February issue).

Jesus’ family tree offers more than a history lesson.

What evangelicals are afraid of losing, if we really believe in “Reckless Love,” and why a survivor of Larry Nassar's abuse says there's more to the gospel than forgiveness.

Chosen by Liz Carter, author of 'Catching Contentment: How to Be Holy Satisfied.'

As a child of the Iranian Revolution, I wanted nothing to do with religion.

Christ taking our place on the cross doesn’t always make sense. It doesn't have to.

The Psalms show us how to faithfully protest to God.

Why treating the female body like property misses the gospel and fails the unborn.

I read Charles Martin’s Bible retellings with a critical eye. But the more I read, the more I found myself overcome with their spiritual power.

Researcher Mary Lederleitner explores the confusions and frustrations they face.

Chosen by Katie Ganshert, author of 'No One Ever Asked.'

Let's be real. Many of us think we can do it better.

The Bible refers to fellow Christians as "brothers and sisters," but how often do we treat them as family?

Slavery has been around since before Moses, but International Justice Mission’s president thinks its demise is only decades away.

Guiding the invisible hand of publishing economics.

Eugene Cho explains why he stepped down from Quest Church, ministers reflect on Eugene Peterson’s influence, and Noe Garcia reveals the challenges of hosting John McCain’s memorial service.

While the core of scriptural truth remains the same from culture to culture, the outworking of those truths is much more fluid.

A glimpse at the important excavation work revealed this year.

Here are the Christian conversion stories that CT readers shared most.