Why Christian ambition isn't an oxymoron

"Christ is risen (Alleluia!), but the sadness of death and the fear of oppression linger for Iraq's Christians."

"Church's coffee apparently spiked with arsenic, congregation likely to face discipline for baptisms, and other stories from online sources around the world"

"The National Day of Prayer, White House backs Under God in Pledge, and other stories from online sources from around the world"

"Religious press critics respond to The Real Cancun, It Runs in the Family, Identity, Confidence, and Raising Victor Vargas. Plus further views on Holes, Levity, The Good Thief, Laurel Canyon, House of 1,000 Corpses."

A British scholar discovers the hidden design of C.S. Lewis' perennially popular series.

Religious freedom still in jeopardy under new Afghan government

"Ed Solomon talks about the seeking characters of his new drama, Levity. Religious press critics review the film, Anger Management, and Ghosts of the Abyss. Plus: Peter T. Chattaway questions the need for a Christian movie genre"

"With a history of persecution and belief in martyrdom, the Shiite Muslim majority in Iraq may be more receptive to Christianity."

What characteristics do you look for in future leaders?

"The roots of a resurgent practice, plus 14 books for further study"

"The National Day of Prayer, Church arsenic poisoning case ruled a homicide, and links to other stories from online sources around the world"

"Unless prevention of HIV/AIDS becomes a clear priority, things will get worse"

A more peaceful Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

"Court also gives Stephen Van Kuiken a mere rebuke for conducting gay marriage, and even he complains that it only delays the debate"

"A PBS documentary enters the unruly, grace-filled world of the author of Traveling Mercies"

To change a city, we first had to change our church.

The Leadership Interview

Some of the strengths of this new life form.