Lawyer puts atheism on trial, asks readers to weigh the evidence
Attorney and biblical scholar Mark Lanier just released a powerful new book, “Atheism on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief.” This latest book…
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Book applies ‘ethics beyond rules’ to abortion, race and more
Keith D. Stanglin’s “Ethics Beyond Rules: How Christ’s Call to Love Informs Our Moral Choices” is an excellent, popular-level introduction to Christian ethics. Unlike some…
Lemley provides a much-needed discussion of why, not how, we sing
Churches of Christ place a high value on the practice of congregational singing. Singing sits at the core of our identity — especially within our…
‘The Chosen’ is the latest in a long line of innovations the church has embraced
Growing up in church is a great blessing, but it also means we know all the stories of the Bible. The danger in knowing is…
Jack Reese offers church a hopeful elegy
If you are looking for a book of hope during troubling times for Churches of Christ, it is understandable if the word “elegy” in a…
Father, daughter provide a recipe of rescue for toxic church culture
Sharp divides have split congregants at the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention. The #MeToo movement has shed light on years of sexual predation across churches. Christianity…
Science vs. Scripture? It doesn’t have to be that way, biology prof writes
What do you do with a biology professor who doesn’t “believe in science?” Just ask Janet Kellogg Ray, an adjunct biology professor at the University…
Through disease, witchcraft and war, missionary nurses follow call to serve
Visiting Nigerian Christian Hospital several decades ago, I felt I was on holy ground, because it was set apart, unlike any mission work of Churches…
Theologian’s questions on women’s roles obscure rather than clarify
“Women Serving God: My Journey in Understanding Their Story in the Bible” is written by John Mark Hicks, who has taught for nearly four decades…
Busy families can find time for meaningful devotionals
We all have heard the disturbing statistics, and we know the people affected. Young adults are walking away from the faith in droves as parents…
