The whirlwind of the self is not easily tamed, even by religion.

Some Afghan groups believe educating girls is forbidden in Islam and corrosive to society.

The former Episcopal priest helps readers pay attention to where God is dropping ladders in surprising places.

Jason Castro only finished third on 'American Idol,' but this fan favorite—and committed Christian—is a solid songwriter whose debut album recently released.

Torry Hansen's story and the ensuing Russian adoption freeze might make some families reconsider.

Marnie Ferree's 'No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction' challenges easy assumptions about who gets addicted and why.

Conservative groups were less interested in recent tea party protests than a U.S. District Court decision that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.

Response has been mixed in the wake of singer's revelation that she's gay.

A young orphan boy finds love and acceptance with one adoptive parent but wanton neglect from another in this sweetly intentioned but boring family drama set in Ireland.

This IMAX documentary about the 2009 maintenance of the Hubble telescope focuses inspires awe with the scenes depicting our universe in glorious detail.

Gay bloggers' backlash to Christian coach's pro-family statement highlights the NCAA's messy relationship with femininity.

A dispatch from Together for the Gospel and Wheaton's Theology Conference with N.T. Wright.

Behind the sometimes heart-stopping recovery story.

Disneynature's latest big-screen documentary takes you up close and personal with astounding creatures you've never seen before, as well as some old friends worth revisiting.

How I submit the meditative practice to Christ.

Dawson McAllister Association dropped ex-gay group as partner under pressure from Clear Channel.

Not nursing has major societal and health consequences—but even so, mothers deserve our support and understanding, not our judgment.

Adam Young, the creative mastermind behind the overnight sensation Owl City, is a shy insomniac who takes his faith as seriously as his music.

Why the debate over separatism still matters.

The wave of celebrities touting a "celibate" lifestyle actually undermines the movement.

Conservatives remain pessimistic about Justice Stevens' retirement and other battles for the judiciary. Plus, Bryan Fischer's call to deport Muslims continues.

Reaction to the singer's coming out from Denny Burk, Matthew Lee Anderson, Joe Carter, and Francis Beckwith

The first film from writer/director Derrick Borte builds on an innovative scenario to pinpoint problems with our materialistic culture in a serious, yet entertaining way.

A remarkable real-life underdog story gets a tribute that is well deserved but could have been more compelling than this.

Physically disabled photographers surprising work reveals to viewer their own limitations.

Now we can move on from merely giving people pleasant worship experiences.

Tina Fey and Steve Carell's new romantic comedy about marital commitment hits a dull note.

Signatories included nonevangelicals and people who support gay marriage and abortion rights.

Why do women want to be represented by a plastic doll?

Veteran artist returns after seven-year hiatus with a feisty new album, Letting Go, while also revealing that she's gay.

The Catholic Church abuse stories are exasperating, but a few lay writers give me hope.

Perhaps technological advances are challenging spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, contemplation, and waiting to hear from the Lord.

Activists discuss the best ways to achieve peace and freedom, including a radical call to deport all Muslims.

A response to 'The Jesus We'll Never Know.'

The combination of Tina Fey and Steve Carell makes this otherwise routine comedy quite funny, while also saying something about keeping marriage strong.

This faith-based flick about a young boy dying of cancer has its heart in the right place, but it's a bit too movie-of-the-week in sentimentality. PLUS: Exclusive clip

How we might consider observing Lent after Easter.

Christians can't dismiss such surgery until they seriously consider our God-given desire for beauty.

Documentary, now available on DVD, asks why denomination's members live longer.

Flawed characters make this book stand out.

Irish monks, a woodland sprite, a young boy and Ireland's most famous illuminated manuscript grace this charming Irish indie, a Best Animated Feature nominee in an unusually competitive year.

Whether you consider the 1981 original a campy or classy (or both) interpretation of Greek mythology, this noticeably different remake is far too loud, angry, stupid, and humanistic by comparison.

Why neither worm theology nor worth theology will do.

As we near the celebration of Christ's resurrection, we remember five great cinematic sunrise scenes, a classic symbol of Easter.

Reducing Easter to a purely spiritual celebration is almost as problematic as reducing it to a consumer smorgasbord.