Who’s afraid of prophecy?
It wasn’t until I was an adult that I began to understand the prophesies of the Old Testament and their importance to our faith. Then…
Reviews
Former Muslim shows Islam from the inside
Many well-written books on Islam have appeared in the years since 9/11. So have many not-so-great books, written from a fearful, unloving perspective. Almost all…
Small book is a vital resource for nurturing newborn believers
A new Christian grows through observable, developmental stages as he matures in Christ. These stages are as significant as a baby’s experiences growing into adulthood. God…
Review: A disconnect from the divine
‘Why does God seem so distant? Why is my worship so empty?” Most of us face those questions at some point in our Christian lives.…
Not just another ‘Why I left the Church of Christ’ book
Editor’s note: In 2018 we celebrate 75 years of The Christian Chronicle. This month, Tom Olbricht reviews the memoir of a former Chronicle editor. We…
In an age of male misconduct, a mother speaks for chivalry
Revelations about the inappropriate behavior of powerful men dominate the news these days. As parents, this is an opportune time for us to intentionally train…
Review: Church Inside Out
I’ll never forget my grandmother teaching me how to interlock my fingers while she would say, “Here’s the church. Here’s the steeple. Open the door…
In post-Christian America, author calls for ancient Christian way of life
Post-modernity. Post-Christianity. Post-truth. How should the church respond? That’s the question Rod Dreher explores in “The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian…
The Muslim next door
Monte Cox has to be as precise with his pen as Robin Hood is with his bow and arrow — hitting the same target twice.…
Jones discusses divorce and remarriage with objectivity
In “Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: Seen Through the Character of God and the Mind of Jesus” Jerry Jones — a longtime minister for Churches of…
