The celebrated rapper insists he'll continue to use the word despite the arrival of his newborn baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter.

Insecurities can cause women to undermine each other.

A lackluster heist film with too many plausibility issues.

A chilling adventure that builds to a compelling climax of faith vs. faithlessness.

A horror story about parenting, asking what is, and isn't, beyond our control.

A powerful character study that transcends its trivial subject matter for deeper truth.

The old traditions of luring in a spouse still linger today.

Why do we want to see God’s face when it’s only going to kill us?

How Crystal Paine made a ministry out of coupon clipping.

On the big screen, Christian men are rougher and tougher than ever.

A mix of Oscar favorites and little-known indie films makes up our annual list. PLUS: Macho Christians in the movies.

Women will help single men grow up by refusing to play by their frat-boy standards.

The veteran artist on longevity, war zones, and why he believes Christians can cuss.

My "attachment parenting" is rooted less in outcome-based goals and more in God's example.

Faith Huckel, founder and director of Restore NYC, took her social-work skills and a heap of prayer to launch the city's first and only long-term aftercare shelter for foreign-born trafficking victims.

Sorry, but you can't reconstruct a stripped down, organic, anti-corporate version of what you think Jesus should be.

There's a compelling story hidden somewhere in this overlong, too graphic war film.

An emotionally arresting meditation on what happens after tragedy, with no easy answers.

Stylish spy thriller is all fight but little punch.

This movie about high-flying African-American pilots during World War II goes down in flames.

Jim Henderson's 'The Resignation of Eve' offers first-hand accounts (and no small amount of editorializing) of women struggling in local congregations.

Spanish-speaking ministry models are designed to preserve the preferences of the foreign born.

Dwight and Margaret Kim Peterson's book offers advice for a realistic and positive marriage.

Quiet, contemplative movies top the list. So put the popcorn down and pay close attention.

It all began just a mile down the road from my house.

He's 54, a grandpa, and has been making music for three decades. But Smitty isn't slowing down one bit.

With the right schedule, mothers can raise a family and pursue their career, too.

What we can take away from the viral video that elicited such visceral reactions.

In Haiti, we have to trust that our labor is not in vain.

When a violent drug dealer threatens his family, a former smuggler agrees to do one last job.

Gospel meets Glee in this choir-filled film, but it's hard to find anything worthy of praise.

America's mainstream media plays a key role in women's under-representation in power and influence.

Contrary to popular belief, it's the startling gift book.

Yes, the church needs to talk more about sex. But pastors may need to talk about it less.

Unanimous decision in closely watched case strengthens "ministerial exception."

Why what we put on may be more important than we think.

Well-meaning inquiries about pregnancies can cause more harm than good.

Why it's good that evangelicals have not, and likely will not, develop an "evangelical mind."

As DC*B releases its final album, we talked to the bandleader about calling it quits.

How Christianity played a role in the former President’s office.

The legend on spirituality in his music, on evangelicals, and a memorable conversation with John Stott.

Why we all could stand to do a bit more Tebowing around the office.

Thoughts for adults considering returning to college in 2012.

A decade after its release, Wes Anderson's 'Royal Tenenbaums' still strikes emotional gold.

In the aftermath of my miscarriage, I cling to the promise of new life.

The Seattle couple talks to CT about their new book on marriage.

And the surprising role the church can play in helping women curb addiction to it.

Lisbeth Salander is less a female role model than a projection of a base male fantasy.

Facebook is too big a mission field for the church to ignore.