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…
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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…
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…
‘Churchianity’ is a problem: In search of Christianity
‘I like Jesus, but I don’t like the church.” Numerous faithful Christians have heard this statement poured from the lips of family, friends and colleagues.…
Christian heroes empower racial justice in the church
Writings on historical racial justice figures are accessible, but in “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance,” Jemar Tisby provides a survey…
Prayer book guides readers through difficult Psalms
Usually thought of as comforting and uplifting, the Psalms can just as often be disconcerting to the present-day reader. Perhaps you have been through difficult…
‘Coreology’ helps Christians stay on the straight and narrow
The election season may be nearly over, but the final days before — and the first days after — Nov. 5 have the potential to…
