New commentary set the standard for Acts
Acts is the Restoration Movement’s book. From the late 18th century, leaders of the movement have displayed an unmitigated interest in the text. In the…
Reviews
The art of beginning: Biography shows pitfalls of rash rush to serve
Spiritual discernment — contemplating God’s will for work in his church that fits best with one’s personality and talents — is not a subject with…
New and Noteworthy, December 2016
race and church Reconciliation Reconsidered: Advancing the Conversation on Race in Churches of Christ.Tanya Smith Brice, editor. Reconciliation Reconsidered: Advancing the Conversation on Race in…
Review: Quest For Distinction
Back in 1985, Pepperdine University’s annual report stated, “Pepperdine is impossible to categorize. It is unlike any other institution anywhere, and it defies pigeonholing.” In…
Movie review: A bloody, violent story of faith under fire
“Hacksaw Ridge” takes on a difficult task — telling a story of faith while showing the realities of war. Twelve years after Mel Gibson’s “The…
Movie review: A bloody, violent story of faith under fire
“Hacksaw Ridge” takes on a difficult task — telling a story of faith while showing the realities of war. Twelve years after Mel Gibson’s “The…
What We’re Reading: Highest Duty
This review was submitted for The Christian Chronicle's series 'What we're reading.' This series features reviews of books our readers have enjoyed and shared with…
Review: Daring Faith — Meeting Jesus in the Book of John
Josh Kingcade | In PrintAs a minister whose primary job is Christian education and spiritual formation, I’m continually grateful that people are hungry for opportunities…
New & Noteworthy, October 2016
RAISING TEENS Justin Morton. Against All Odds: Helping Teens Develop an Unshakeable Faith. Nashville, Tenn.: Gospel Advocate, 2016. 98 pages. $9.99. Morton, youth minister for…
Review: Bittersweet
Life can be a series of trials mixed with moments of hope and happiness if we are willing to see — and taste — that…
