New book stresses worldview-shifting importance of baptism, Lord’s Supper
‘Sacrament” is not a word used often in our churches. We tend to associate it with mystery and sacredness, instead of basic Christian acts —…
Reviews
Spiritual slowdowns for a fast-food culture
In the United States, we are obsessed with time. Everything must be done quickly. We are the inventors of fast food. We drive in the…
New and Noteworthy – May 2014
CHRISTIAN LIVING Let Hope in: 4 Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever Pete Wilson. Let Hope in: 4 Choices That Will Change Your Life…
Review: ‘Noah’ way?
On Film | Grant Stevens I had made the firm decision that I would not see "Noah." I’d heard a flood of negative things about…
‘God’s Not Dead’
Review | Jeanetta D. SimsS uppose that, on your first day of college, an atheist professor required you to sign a declaration that “God is…
Review: Why the Psalms matter in today’s church
Two Old Testament scholars from different countries and faith traditions agree that the modern church is neglecting the consistent reading and praying of the Psalms,…
New and Noteworthy – April 2014
MEMOIR Realer Than Real: A True Story of Grace, Hope, and Healing Ryan Wilkins. Realer Than Real: A True Story of Grace, Hope, and Healing.…
Review: Despite its made-for-TV roots, ‘Son of God’ will inspire believers
On Film | Grant StevensNearly 10 years to the day since the release of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” a new movie about…
Why aren’t there more Jesus movies?
On Film | Grant Stevens (See more reviews and posts at grantstevens.wordpress.com) I recently had the opportunity to interview producer Mark Burnett (“Survivor,” “Shark Tank,"…
New and Noteworthy – March 2014
The Derision of Heaven: A Guide to Daniel BIBLE STUDY Michael Whitworth. The Derision of Heaven: A Guide to Daniel. Bowie, Texas: Start2Finish Books, 2013.…
