Cover Story
Features
Forgiving Her Sister’s Murderer, Face to Face
Attorney Jeanne Bishop has helped thousands of clients make amends for their crimes. Now she’s helping the man who killed her sister make amends for his.
On Their Side: A Public Defender’s Work to Humanize Her Clients
How the murder of her sister spurred Jeanne Bishop to grapple not only with Christian forgiveness but also with her vocation.
When Jesus Wanted All My Money
And everything else. How I learned he’s an all-or-nothing Lord.
Jon Acuff Starts Over
The funny man, former Dave Ramsey team member, and self-development expert is on to his next gig.
More from this Issue
Reply All
Readers respond to the March issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.
Christians’ Pro-Vaccines History
Meet the Puritan who helped to eradicate smallpox.
News
News
Under Discussion: Should Churches Dim the Lights for Worship?
Does low lighting set a better mood, or mimic entertainment too much? Experts weigh in.
News
Forgive Us Our Debts: Family Christian Turns to the Law for Grace
The Bible debate inside the bankrupt bookstore chain’s searches for a new buyer.
News
Modern ‘Monuments Men’ Seek to Save Christian History from ISIS
Biblical-era artifacts are one of Islamic State’s top sources of funding.
News
Gleanings: May 2015
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our May issue).
News
Stopping Traffic
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our May issue).
Reviews
Meet the Christian Video-Game Makers
How games with an empathetic twist are becoming a subgenre in the industry.
Review
What’s the Matter with Cotton Mather?
Rick Kennedy rewrites the reputation of a reviled Puritan leader.
Review
The Christians Who Annoy Us Are the Christians We Need Most
Why learning from those outside your tribe is essential to the church’s witness.
Go Where People Are Hurting
Noel Castellanos reflects on a career ministering to outsiders.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds
Wilson’s Bookmarks
From John Wilson, editor of ‘Books and Culture.’
Views
Preacher with a Paintbrush
The first acclaimed black artist shared the gospel without saying a word.
The God Who Cannot Suffer Suffered
How the paradox comforts us in our own pain.
Editorial
If You See Something, Say Something
The church is starving for honest witnesses to moral failure.