Work through the process of redemption and restoration.

Government seeks to stamp out North Korea refugee problem.

The story of the 1977 blackout in New York—the occasion of widespread looting and destruction—has some surprisingly timely lessons for America in 2004.

Christians gear up to evangelize - with help from Mel Gibson.

Christians in Massachusetts are playing catch-up to protect the age-old institution.

Has there been a death in your church? A community crisis? Handle difficult moments with care.

Plus: Remembering the sack of Constantinople, criminal evangelistic strategies, Heather Mercer heads to Iraq, The Passion soundtrack goes gold, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Learn from the successes and failures other churches experienced as they sought a new pastor.

The threat of gay marriage challenges Christians to defend older, better definitions of marriage. But what are those definitions, and how did they develop?

Guidance for Christian discernment.

I haven't seen The Passion of The Christ, and I don't plan to. Here's why.

As a preacher and a parent, I sometimes need evidence I'm really communicating.

Well, not quite. But the normally crass writer/director toned it down for Jersey Girl, where the young father wears his heart on his sleeve.

Ten timeless, terrific soundtracks that will endure forever.

Readers respond to the debate over our "best outreach opportunity" ever.