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Movies helped place four Christian books on the New York Times best seller list in February.The Vow, Kim and Krickitt Carpenter's true story of faith and commitment, topped the New York Times non-fiction best-seller list in its first week of re-release. The Vow joins three other film-related, … [Read more...]
I have been reading murder mysteries for more than 30 years and have encountered many writers, both good and bad. One of the best is Ruth Rendell, who began writing a series of straightforward, but very good murder mysteries featuring English police detective Reginald Wexford in 1964.Later, at … [Read more...]
We hear this gem from St. Francis of Assisi often these days. The phrase is introduced as an encouragement to good works, but also, commonly, to subtly disparage proclamation of the gospel.Two new books insist that St. Francis would never have said those words -- didn't say those words -- but at … [Read more...]
Love him or hate him Pastor Mark Driscoll knows how to steal a headline. Driscoll and his wife Grace recently co-wrote the book Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together. The book includes discussion about topics usually not spoken about openly in the church such as role … [Read more...]
What happens when book shop keepers leave for the night? Books come alive! This entertaining video is after the jump. … [Read more...]
Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey into Meditative PrayerRichard J. FosterFor quiet timesIn his new book Sanctuary of the Soul, Christian theologian and best selling author of Celebration of Discipline Richard J. Foster, aims to guide the reader deeper into fellowship with God. “Prayer is … [Read more...]
This summer, the Christian world erupted with the release of Rob Bell's Love Wins. Many were unhappy with Bell's treatment of hell and dubbed him a universalist. Countless response blogs, books, and articles were created to address some of Bell's ideas. Most of the feedback he got was negative which … [Read more...]
Is Dumbledore God? No. Definitely not. Well, maybe. Let me ask: If Voldemort can be evil incarnate -- the devil, why can't Dumbledore be a God-figure? And then there are those traits Harry shares with Jesus: his willingness to sacrifice himself in order to defeat Voldemort and save the Wizarding … [Read more...]
She is known to the world as the young girl who was kidnapped at age 11 by a serial rapist and his wife. Jaycee Dugard, now age 31 recalls her 18 years of imprisonment under captor Phillip Garrido in her memoir, A Stolen Life.It’s difficult for the average person to understand just how … [Read more...]
The Shack is Christianity's latest runaway best-selling book -- and author Willam P. Young was in Abbotsford, BC last weekend for his only Canadian appearance.The book concerns a father whose daughter was killed on a camping trip. His marriage and his relationship with God have suffered, but one … [Read more...]
