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Highlights from the Confessing the Faith Conference Thomas C. Oden, Dianne Knippers, Donna F.G. Hailson, Thann Young, Dennis Kinlaw, Jerry Kirk, and Edith Humphrey
Love Feast Shows God's Grace Boyce A. Bowdon gives insight into successful community care
Encouraging the Faith of a Child Baseball legend Babe Ruth knew firsthand the value of investing in children's lives
Christianity and Other Religions Bill Bouknight reminds us that Truth will always triumph
The Power of a Beautiful Woman Angie Vineyard reports on the high price women will pay for "beauty"
Come, Let Us Adore Him Joseph Novenson contemplates God's divine design in the visit of the Magi
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Girl Meets God: On the path to a spiritual life, by Lauren Winner (Algonquin). Raised in Virginia by a Reform Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, Winner became an Orthodox Jew living in New York City. Then she became romanced by Christianity. This book describes her elegant, humorous, and poetic spiritual journey into the arms of grace.
Messy Spirituality: God’s annoying love for imperfect people, by Mike Yaconnelli (Zondervan). Do you ever get the feeling that you are never going to get your spiritual act together? Do you feel guilty for not praying enough and neglecting your Bible? Yaconnelli—one of our favorite authors—makes the case that genuine faith only begins when we are able to admit that we are not going to completely get our act together on this side of heaven.
Rivers of Delight: Unleashing the power of intercessory worship, by Dick Eastman (Regal). As the international president of Every Home For Christ, Eastman gets around the globe, checking out what the Holy Spirit is up to. We always benefit from his reports and perspective. This book on worship is no exception.
Take Me to the River, by Al Green with Dawn Seay (HarperCollins). You probably grew up listening to his heaven-sent voice singing songs like “Let’s Stay Together” or “Take Me To The River,” making him one of the most beloved vocalists and songwriters. But did you know that Al Green is the pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Memphis, Tennessee? This autobiography describes his fascinating walk of faith.
The Right Questions: Truth, meaning & public debate, by Phillip E. Johnson (Intervarsity). If you follow the debate regarding creation and evolution, you will be familiar with Johnson, the former Berkeley law professor who became the leader of the intelligent design movement. As the title suggests, he has now turned his attention to the vital importance of asking the right questions in our pursuit for the truth.
Hollywood Worldviews: Watching films with wisdom & discernment, by Brian Godawa (Intervarsity). As a screenwriter, Godawa helps readers think through movies with a critical eye, moving them toward deeper meaning and awareness of the way in which films are capable of introducing destructive or redemptive worldviews and morals through visual images and dialogue.
How Sweet the Sound: 25 Favorite hymns and gospel songs, by Charlie Daniels (Sparrow). What can we say? Charlie is an American institution. This album was produced for country and bluegrass fans who like a little hollering with their foot-stomping. He whips his fiddle into a frenzy on some of his favorite hymns such as “Amazing Grace,” “Are You Washed in the Blood,” and “In the Sweet By and By.”
Midnight and Lonesome, by Buddy Miller (Hightone). Miller is most well known for his fabulous guitar work with country legend Emmylou Harris. Nevertheless, he deserves to step out of the shadows onto center stage. His songs—especially those with his wife Julie—are gritty and soulful, allowing his Christian disposition to shine through the songs about loss, victory, heartbreak, and love.
Divine Discontent, by Sixpence None the Richer (Reprise). After a very long wait, fans are finally able to enjoy new music from one of our favorite spiritually-minded alternative rockers. If we could hear the angels sing, I’d imagine that an entire legion of them sound very similar to Leigh Nash singing “Breathe Your Name.”
Testimony, by Dana Glover (Dreamworks). Glover’s luxurious vocals and probing lyrics hook listeners on this superb gospel soul album. The former model has shown that substance can triumph over hype in the music industry, even when you sing your testimony.
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