Love, Sin and Grace in the Christian University
I highly recommend this podcast over at Coffee & Markets. Fascinating discussion and a book I need to check out.
The Real Mary by Scot McKnight
So to be fair, if you are interested in seeing how the life of Mary can be a fruitful area of discussion and study for protestants this is a good place to start. It brings out the story in interesting and challenging ways and outlines some problematic areas with respect and grace.
The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín
As a vignette meditating on a suffering mother there are some interesting sections but the book as a whole left me cold. Perhaps my faith played a role but I would like to think I could recognize a well done work even if I disagree with its religious implications.
Why be a Christian (If No One Goes to Hell)? by Daniel Meeter
Those of you not living in a cave, or to be fair not tuned into to either publishing or evangelicalism, are probably …
The Book of Neil by Frank Turner Hollon
As regular readers of this blog know, I am fascinated by fiction that has a religious or supernatural aspect; particularly creative or unconventional ones. …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.