New and Noteworthy, May 2011
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Jimmy Edwards. The Father’s Call, God’s Invitation to Spiritual Intimacy. Bloomington, Ind.: AuthorHouse, 2010. Student book: 125 pages, $22.95. Leader’s Resource: 48 pages,…
Reviews
REVIEW: Book presents biblical mandate for diversity
As the U.S. and Europe become more ethnically diverse, the number of multi-ethnic churches increases. Are such churches simply a natural consequence of shifting demographic…
New and Noteworthy, March 2010
FICTION Sandi Rog. The Master’s Wall. Chillicothe, Ohio: DeWard Publishing Company, 2010. 291 pages. $12.99.Set in ancient Rome and filled with gladiator scenes, coming-of-age stories…
REVIEW: What can parents do about teens’ weak faith?
Most American teenagers possess a diluted version of traditional Christianity. In their minds, God certainly exists, but largely only to help them be nice, stay…
REVIEW: Atheists for Jesus? Books question faith in science
The famous atheist Richard Dawkins calls Christians “dyed-in-the-wool faith-heads.” The authors of three recent volumes on science and Christianity disagree. Each is a former —…
REVIEW: Youth ministry history is refreshingly atypical
As a youth minister for more than a decade — and as superintendent of a Christian K-12 school — I have read my fair share…
New and Noteworthy, December 2010
FOR WIVES Patsy Loden. Loving Your Husband: How to Transform Your Marriage and Honor Your Covenant. Huntsville, Ala.: Publishing Designs, 2010. 256 pages. $16.95. This…
New and Noteworthy, November 2010
SPIRITUALITY Mike O’Neal. An Angel’s View: Encountering God through the Stories of the Heavenly Hosts. Nashville, Tenn.: 21st Century Christian, 2010. 239 pages. $12.99.O’Neal, a…
REVIEW: Bible commentary is scholarly yet easy to use
The publication of a commentary series on the entire Bible is a significant event. Considering the biblical focus of the Stone-Campbell movement, it almost seems…
REVIEW: Books offer insight to help women reach women
America the melting pot is now America the multicultural nation. As we interact with family members and share communities with peoples of other faiths or…
