Can research about the fruit of the spirit make you a better Christian?

No teasing, no favorites, and hours and hours of time with one other.

New Testament scholar and apologist Michael Licona’s new book argues that ancient literary devices are the answer—and that’s a good thing for Christians.

We're missing a broader scope of familial love.

Matthew Farrelly recommends some overlooked classics.

What new research reveals about self-control and willpower.

Responses to our March issue via letters, tweets, and Facebook posts.

Compiled by Matt Reynolds.

‘Welcome to the club.’

I equated material possessions with happiness, until a high-school mission trip changed my thinking.

Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our May issue).

A leading Nigerian theologian believes the real danger to Christianity in Africa is in the church.

The future of Christian health care sharing.

Lessons learned from illumiNations initiative could help other causes.

And how that might shape our response to his presidency.

A recent study suggests that intelligence is often associated with masculinity, not femininity.

It all depends on how you understand ‘safety.’

Powerful men, with organizations tending to cover things up, are a recipe for disaster.

Consider this a friendly view from the outside looking in.