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Features
The Greatest Threat to the Church Isn’t Islam—It’s Us
A leading Nigerian theologian believes the real danger to Christianity in Africa is in the church.
Why Don’t the Gospel Writers Tell the Same Story?
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.
Why the Church Needs the Infertile Couple
We’re missing a broader scope of familial love.
More from this Issue
Testimony
A Shoplifter’s Search for God
I equated material possessions with happiness, until a high-school mission trip changed my thinking.
Reply All
Responses to our March issue via letters, tweets, and Facebook posts.
Our May Issue: Social Science and Spiritual Formation
Can research about the fruit of the spirit make you a better Christian?
News
News
Together for the Gospels: Unprecedented Unity Among Bible Translators Transforms Giving
Lessons learned from illumiNations initiative could help other causes.
News
Even in Canada, Conservative Churches Are Growing
Mainline churches with evangelical leanings outpace their liberal counterparts, study says.
News
Gleanings: May 2017
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our May issue).
Reviews
Jen Pollock Michel: God Is a Homemaker Who Does ‘Women’s Work’
And other thoughts on the biblical and theological significance of home.
Review
On Immigration, Welcoming the Stranger Is Only One Piece of the Puzzle
Why Christians should support reforms that recognize both the dignity of immigrants and the rule of law.
Review
Your Smartphone Is Neither a Cancer nor a Cure-All
A balanced, biblical take on the devices we can’t seem to live without.
5 Books More Christian High Schoolers Should Read
Matthew Farrelly recommends some overlooked classics.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Views
What the Church Says to Terrible People
‘Welcome to the club.’
How to End Sibling Rivalry Like a Christian
No teasing, no favorites, and hours and hours of time with one other.
Editorial
What to Make of Donald Trump’s Soul
And how that might shape our response to his presidency.