Bearing one another’s (mental health) burdens
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve heard the topic of mental health addressed from the pulpit or Bible class lectern…
Reviews
Bringing restoration to a new generation
For many people, history is boring, or there is no perceived benefit to studying about people who might as well be from outer space due…
A Christian guide to ‘Navigating Motherhood’
Becky Brooks is something of a 21st century Church of Christ version of Erma Bombeck. I heard her speak at a women’s conference this spring…
Book offers mixed bag for spiritual seekers
On the one hand, you might want to use this book for a Bible study with a seeker. On the other hand, you might not.…
Trauma-informed coach brings the world together
In 2006, Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez gave birth to her son, Alejandro Fernandez Khonyongwa, born prematurely at 24 weeks. He was the size of Gigi’s hand, not…
Demystifying Revelation — a comfort for today
In “Winning In Christ,” author Robert Blair unpacks illuminating biblical insights in the exploration of the New Testament book of Revelation. Blair aims to demystify…
True competence in ministry can only come from God
Casey Coston’s “Made Competent: A Story about Life in Ministry” is a raw, heartfelt story that invites readers into the journey of a campus minister.…
Surrendering to God’s ‘holy chaos’
Besides the Bible, I cannot think of a more timely book for Christians to read than “Holy Chaos” by Mark Edge, a graduate of Abilene…
The Restoration Movement still matters
ABILENE, TEXAS — One theme in my recently published book, “Restoring the Restoration,” is the lack of study and application concerning the role of the…
Young adult ‘romantasy’ offers allegory for spiritual gifts
If I ever found myself stuck in a world in which people were born with magical gifts, I wonder what my gift would be. I…
