What does it take to make a healthy church?

Gospel music led this skeptical author to faith.

In 1988, Christians picketed theaters that showed The Last Temptation of Christ. Today, they're trying to find ways to "engage" a new controversial movie—The Da Vinci Code.

A commentary last week suggested that Christians "othercott" The Da Vinci Code, arguing that engaging the film is akin to debating with the Devil. Then wham!, the e-mails came rushing in.

Plus: How Irish priests may be endangering airplanes, D.C. mayoral candidates promise to push pastors to be more pro-gay, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Gordon MacDonald on the elderly, his recent trip to South Korea, and becoming a foot-washer.

Former pastor still pulled strings years after his departure, Calvary of Albuquerque members claim.

Plus: The end of 7th Heaven, Saddleback's AIDS stigma, no new gay bishop for Episcopal Church, and other stories from online sources around the world.

New artists—and the labels who market them—are willing to do whatever it takes to get noticed ... including, in one guy's case, putting his cell phone number on his CD.

Children's spirituality has been getting increased academic attention, with implications for our churches.

Plus: Sudanese peace in our time and other stories from online sources around the world.

The young country often found it needed to turn to God.

Justin Phillips tells the story of C.S. Lewis's wartime radio broadcasts.

Plus: Chinese bishops excommunicated, Mt. Soledad cross controversy part 423, and other stories from online sources around the world.