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Wild Goose Chase

Mark Batterson — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit An Geadh-Glas, or “the Wild Goose," a name that hints at the mysterious nature of the Holy Spirit. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something that institutionalized Christianity has missed out on.

Experiencing the Truth

Anthony J. Carter — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What does it mean to join the Reformed tradition? And what does that have to do with choosing a church? In Experiencing the Truth, Anthony J. Carter presents the need for Reformed Christianity among African-American churches and all believers.

Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality

Jim Burns — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the Internet, graphic images in the media and their friends, kids today are growing up faster. As a parent, your responsibility is to clear up the mixed messages and lead them to a healthy, value-centered view of sexuality. Read more from Jim Burns' Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality.

A New Earth, An Old Deception

Richard Abanes — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth has swept across the American culture as the new "Truth" that completes any religion. In A New Earth, An Old Deception, award-winning journalist Richard Abanes responds point-by-point to the old deception of "new" spirituality.

Living the Lord's Prayer

David Timms — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Our hearts resonate with those who have walked close to God, but we lack the experience or wisdom to accurately assess their advice. Nevertheless, a fixed reference point does exist—in Scripture. More than a prayer, The Lord's Prayer outlines the most fundamental features of the deeper Christian life.

Wild Goose Chase

Mark Batterson — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Experiencing the Truth

Anthony J. Carter — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Baseball, Civil Rights Reintegrated in Safe at Home

Shawn McEvoy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Set in the 1950s in a southern town coming to grips with civil rights—as well as air conditioning, television, and the resulting beginning-of-the-end of southern hospitality—Safe at Home is educational for some, a reminder for others.

The Reading List: Books to Read During The Olympics

Dr. Albert Mohler — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Olympics are well under way in Beijing with an event for virtually every sports enthusiast under the sun. During the in-between times, though, you might wish to read more about the history of the Olympic Games or China.

Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality

Jim Burns — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Baseball, Civil Rights Reintegrated in Safe at Home

Shawn McEvoy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Choung's True Story Not Told Well

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Clearly, James Choung has something important to say in True Story. The problem is that he doesn’t say it well. A divisional director of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, he’s an excellent scholar and probably a great speaker as well. His text is littered with useful insights and revelations, but the set-up just doesn’t work.

First-Time Novelist’s Russell Fink a Huge Success

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

My Name Is Russell Fink is a great read and a huge success, especially for a first-time novelist. Michael Snyder is hilarious and has quite the knack for turning his phrases.

Return to Narnia: Get Ready for Prince Caspian

Mark Earley — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Whether you are a parent introducing your kids to Narnia for the first time, or looking for an excuse to recapture the magical wonder of your own childhood, it is a good time to dust off a copy of Prince Caspian.

Stay Out of 'The Shack'

Chuck Colson — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:38:00 GMT

If you have not heard about The Shack, there is a good chance you will soon. A novel self-published about a year ago by William P. Young, the book has gained quite a following in Christian circles. It is still among the top ten sellers at Amazon.com. And when it receives a glowing endorsement from a scholar whom I respect, like Eugene Peterson, it is not a phenomenon that discerning Christians can ignore.

The Reading List: Books to Read During The Olympics

Dr. Albert Mohler — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Former Atheist Looks at Faith in Religious Type

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As a former atheist and now pastor in greater Boston, Dave Schmelzer has regular encounters with jaded scholars who reject the trite morality dispensed by most believers. But what if their jadedness was actually a good thing?

Corrective Yet Gentle Father's World Compels

Annabelle Robertson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Our Father’s World could easily serve as a manual for anyone interested in loving that which God loves and blessing that which he created. It’s corrective yet gentle, disturbing yet encouraging. And it’s very compelling reading.

Author Insists It's Hard to Stay Sexless in the City

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Just how hard is it for a woman to stay sexually pure? Very hard, insists “Anna Broadway.” As a result, this 20-something author began blogging about her experiences and has now transformed them into a memoir, Sexless in the City.

Beyond Left and Right Proves Timely, Refreshing

Lori Smith — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In light of the harsh rhetoric of the current political culture, and the at times strident all-or-nothing approach of Christians to politics, Black’s book is incredibly refreshing. Every Christian who wants to be involved in politics should read this book.

Rebels for Christ: Harris Twins Challenge Teens to Do Hard Things

Sarah Jennings — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Parents dread having rebellious kids. But 19-year-old twins Brett and Alex Harris aren't rebelling against their parents. They're rebelling against society's low expectations by proving teens can be responsible, informed, and mature. Check out Crosswalk's recent interview with Brett...

Ted Dekker: Running the Jungle, Ruling the Shelves

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Not many Christian fiction writers can say the jungle provided inspiration for their craft. In that sense, best-selling author Ted Dekker has cornered the market as he is the son of missionaries who raised him in Indonesia.

Robin Jones Gunn: Desires of a Writer’s Heart

Stacy Hawkins Adams — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

God ignited a fire in author Robin Jones Gunn to serve him at the tender age of 12. She had decided to become a missionary to spread the gospel around the world. Little did she know that God would one day use her stories to save souls.

Author Offers Hope for Hurting Parents of Adult Children

Kathi Macias — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Author Allison Bottke has written a heartrendingly honest tough-love book that not only exposes the truth of her own struggles with her beloved adult child, but also includes glimpses into the lives of others with similar experiences...

A Closer Look: Author Lisa McKay

Christa Banister — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

More often than not, author Lisa McKay is on a plane bound for a new international destination in her role as Director of Training and Education Services for the Headington Institute. And somehow, while racking up the frequent flyer miles, she found the time to write her first book, My Hands Came Away Red.