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January 11, 2011The Rage Against God by Peter Hitchens
June 10, 2010The Rage Against God: How Aethism Led Me to Faith by Peter Hitchens is an interesting, if not illuminating, look at one man’s journy from disbelief to belief, from atheism to faith. The following article also refers the reader to a variety of reviews on the book that are also interesting. http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=134250
Jackie Robinson and his Faith
June 3, 2010An interesting and newly-emerging story from CNN about how Jackie Robinson’s faith helped him become the first Black player in Major League Baseball. http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/27/jackie-robinsons-other-crusade/ The story came out of the author’s reading of a book called Onward Christian Athletes (note the playful reference in the book title to the famous Christian song, Onward Christian Soldiers). A review [...]
Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Highjacks the Male Brain
May 7, 2010About the Book Pornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help. In [...]
Tea with Hezbollah
April 8, 2010Brief reviews of a must-read book for those who want to understand the Muslim view of America and Christianity. Get the reviews at: http://backseatwriter.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/book-review-tea-with-hezbollah-by-ted-dekker-carl-medearis/ http://www.crosswalk.com/11626357/ Also see Carl Medearis’ website at: http://www.carlmedearis.com/
Code of the Streets
April 7, 2010This is an original and worthwhile study that builds an understanding of a culture and set of values that is challenging to comfortable middle class sensibilities. There is an underclass culture out there with different and more immediate priorities, morals and horizons. Elijah Anderson has opened that door and described a model that is certainly [...]
Under the Overpass
April 7, 2010This is an extraordinary book about homelessness and poverty by a young man who left the safety of school and family to experience the life of homelessness and poverty that so many people are facing today. A really good and interesting read. Find the book at: http://www.goodmanson.com/church/under-the-overpass-a-journey-of-faith-on-the-streets-of-america/ A seperate website for updates on this experience [...]
Medical Facts about the Crucifixion of Jesus
April 2, 2010The following article was published in the March 1989 issue of The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. Some portions have been rewritten, with primary changes being made to conform to web publication. The article contends that Jesus did not die of exhaustion and asphyxiation, which was the intent of crucifixion; but instead died [...]
Life After Death: The Evidence…A book by Dinesh D’Souza
December 10, 2009This book presents a clear investigation into the afterlife that is both interesting and compelling. Using the most up-to-date evidence from the worlds of science and religion, D’Sousa has written a “must read” book for everyone. Dinesh D’Souza’s website is found at: http://www.dineshdsouza.com/ ALSO READ WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: Life after Death: The Evidence [...]
Dismantling Racism
December 9, 2009Dismanling Racism by Joseph Barndt, Author. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Books, 1991.Here is a book about racism in America, written “for white people and about white people . . . by a white person.” Joseph Barndt, defining racism as “prejudice plus power,” asserts that efforts against racism have often been incorrectly focused on minority populations rather [...]
Love Is An Orientation
May 29, 2009Love Is An Orientation offers a thought-provoking look at the relationship between Evangelical Christians and our gay neighbors. The book is bound to generate some emotional responses on both sides, but this is a book worth reading for those on both sides of the issue. The book was discussed on WMBI (Moody’s station) during a [...]
Transformation Garden: A Book and Website for Women
May 29, 2009Transformation Garden is a website/devotional page for Women that sprang out of the book by Dorothy Valcárcel called When A Woman Meets Jesus (see www.whenawomanmeetsjesus.com/). Transformation Garden has become a worldwide Christian ministry dedicated to encouraging and empowering women in their daily walk with Jesus. The devotional thoughts presented in Transformation Garden have their foundation [...]
The Hole in Our Gospel: A MUST read
May 5, 2009This is an amazing book about what God expects from us who claim to be followers of Jesus. A MUST READ book for every person who claims to be a Christian. Find the official site at: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/ Endorsements: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/endorsements/ Read an interview with Dr. Richard Stearns, president of World Vision. http://blog.sojo.net/2009/04/24/the-hole-in-our-gospel-interview-with-world-visions-richard-stearns/ A Book Review: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-hole-in-our/
Theopedia
January 28, 2009Theodedia is an online encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity. You can access it at: http://www.theopedia.com/Main_Page
The Fish
November 1, 2008The Fish is a University of Chicago magazine exploring issues of faith and reason. A good resource for those who see a conflict between the two. Find old issues and accessible articles at” http://thefish.uchicago.edu/Letter from the Editor Here are the articles from volume 1.2 as an example: ******************************************************* Reflections on a Convention: Looking Through the [...]
Nice Girls Don’t Change the World
April 19, 2008Website for Lynne Hybels, wife of Willowcreek pastor Bill Hybels. This is a website set up in response to her book Nice Girls Don’t Change the World. Here is the site: http://www.lynnehybels.com/
Tim Keller: The Smart Shepherd
March 7, 2008An interesting Newsweek article on Christianity and using your brain. The story of Tim Keller who is the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhatten and the author of the recently released book “The Reason for God: Belief in the Age of skepticism.” BTW, Keller spoke last night (Friday) at the University of Chicago and [...]
