Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.

(UPDATED) Larycia Hawkins said she wanted to show Advent solidarity with Muslims.

How the legendary Reformation scholar sought to regain the church's identity from the past.

Absolutely. And in the most active way possible.

The holidays can be hard. Don’t spend them alone.

On behalf of The Navigators and NavPress, Barna Group studies the state of Protestant spiritual growth.

Why soldiers crave the extremes of active duty.

Debate rages over whether prayers without gun control are worthless when it comes to mass shootings.

Prayer—and lament—is the proper first response to tragedy.

Like Mary, we find ourselves receiving God’s good and difficult gifts.

Our Savior knows what it's like to have people want to take your life.

(UPDATED) A swampy site that draws millions across East Africa symbolizes religious freedom. One day it may prove better than gorillas for the economy.

Sorry, Pilgrims: Jamestown’s spiritual life is suddenly much more fascinating.

Sometimes he pulls us into the ring—but he always gives us grace to endure.

God hardwired us for home, but we’re living in exile.

An excerpt from "40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife."

God calls us to cultivate the earth—not to leave it alone.

And was it even a star? A biblical scholar investigates the mysterious object that guided the Magi to Jesus.

Why more believers need the courage to get angry at sin.