From ‘Raging Bull’ to ‘The Gospel of John,’ books explore faith, film
Christianity often has been at odds with cinema, which tends to push the limits of cultural mores. And yet, what preacher or teacher doesn’t turn…
Features
New and Noteworthy: March 2009
BIBLE STUDY Walter C. Kaiser Jr., Darrell L. Bock and Peter Enns. Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids,…
A conversation with Edward J. Robinson
AUTHOR, SCHOLAR details unique aspects of black church history, culture and ongoing challenges Religious faith, ministry and ethnic heritage are deeply woven into Edward Robinson’s…
Newsmakers, February 2009
NAMED: Curtis Janz, athletic director, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City. Janz is a member of the Memorial Road church, Oklahoma City. AWARDED: Jeff Baker, King…
New and Noteworthy: February 2009
RELATIONSHIPS Tom Holladay. The Relationship Principles of Jesus. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2008. 336 pages. $19.99.Intended as a follow-up to Rick Warren’s “The Purpose Driven…
Volume takes insightful, objective look at black churches
"The Fight is on in Texas” is more than a well-researched account of African-American Churches of Christ in the Lone Star State. Abilene Christian University…
Pulitzer Prize winner’s latest novel calls the weary homeward
In her novel, “Home,” released this past autumn, Marilynne Robinson reveals a sister’s thoughts as a long-estranged brother returns home. In her story of Jack…
Dialogue: A conversation with David Fleer
POWERPOINT AND PLAGIARISM are among the subjects preachers should consider prayerfully, says Fleer, professor of Bible and communication at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Great…
He walks like a Christian, calls like a duck
RELATED STORY: Faith, family and ducks The Duck Commander has a passion for duck hunting, but he’s even more obsessed with sharing his faith in…
More than words: 2008 in quotes
We love quotes — timeless, humorous, thought-provoking and heartfelt quotes. Great stories have great quotes. Sometimes, entire conferences, trends, issues and even tragedies are best…
