An Asian Pentecostal argues that we need to know what the church is before we figure out what the church does.

Will Self's The Book of Dave

But Westminster John Knox Press won't pull "spurious" and "questionable" volume.

Wendell Berry is inspiring a new generation of Christians to care for the land.

Discussion Bible studies are powerful agents of change.

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John Fanestil finds a model for today in the old tradition of the happy death.

A radically old way to reach out to a friendless culture.

Director Richard Dutcher used to embrace the label "Mormon filmmaker," but no longer. He says most Mormon movies aren't much good, and besides, his films are too edgy for the LDS community.

Practical disciplines to keep church leaders in the race.

Filmmaker Richard Dutcher on the state of Mormon cinema, his desire to be true to his vision, and that "Christian movie" incident at a San Diego theater. Continued from previous page ...

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A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

Other Christian camp leaders say her camp and documentary about it don't represent mainstream Christian camping.

Sociologist Brad Wilcox says one type of marriage makes most women happier.

This Holy Day is trampled in the Christmas rush.

Tim Stafford interprets Jesus' life for a new generation in Surprised by Jesus.

What a dead bluebird taught Walter Martin about defending the faith.