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Ross Douthat on Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics
This week’s edition of Coffee & Markets features New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, author of Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics, and a discussion of American religion and its impact on public life. Listen here.
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Tagged Christianity in the United States, faith, New York Times, non-fiction, Religion, Ross Douthat
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Gospel Wakefulness by Jared C. Wilson
I am always a little nervous when I read a book by someone I know. Well, if by “know” you mean have interacted with online. I have been reading Jared C. Wilson for some time online and have enjoyed his perspective … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, faith, Gospel Wakefulness, Jared Wilson, non-fiction
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God Is Red by Liao Yiwu
If you feel sorry for yourself, read this book. If you think American politics are bad, read this book. If you need some inspiration for your faith, read this book. Continue reading
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Tagged China, Christianity, Cultural Revolution, faith, Liao Yiwu, non-fiction, persecution
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Praying Like Jesus: The Lord’s Prayer in a Culture of Prosperity by James Mulholland
So don’t let the hook fool you, this is about much more than a Christian publishing fad. It is about timeless issue, how do we approach our relationship with God and how does that effect our daily lives. Mulholand explores these classic issue through the lens of The Lord’s Prayer. It is a challenging and thought provoking read. Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, faith, James Mulholland, Lord's Prayer, non-fiction, Prayer, Prosperity theology
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Revelation for Everyone by N.T. Wright
Christians are called to resist being integrated into these systems and are reminded that doing so will result in suffering and persecution. What Revelation tells us, however, is that God is in control and ultimately he will prevail. Evil will not triumph and death itself will be defeated. Faithful believers throughout history have clung to this hope. Wright reminds us that we can too. Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Book of Revelation, Christianity, faith, non-fiction, NT Wright
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