Books

Fool on a Tightrope
The once-wayward son of a famous evangelist recounts his precarious passage into adulthood.
Q & A: Andrew Palau on the Life of a Fool
In a prodigal son-like story, the son of famed evangelist Luis Palau explains how he went from apathy to doing evangelism with his father.
'God Is Not a Genie in a Bottle': Ways We Misuse the Bible
Why Eric J. Bargerhuff says we must avoid twisting Bible verses for our own advantage.
The New Conversion: Why We 'Become Christians' Differently Today
Evangelicals are undergoing a sea change understanding when it comes to this pivotal moment in the believer's life.
My Top 5 Books on Christianity in North Korea
Picks from Carl Moeller, CEO of Open Doors USA and coauthor of 'The Privilege of Persecution'
Q & A: Ross Douthat on Rooting Out Bad Religion
Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.
Tolerance—Or Else: Coercive Attempts to Impose Secular Beliefs
Secularists, D.A. Carson says, want to drive their opponents from the public square.
Connecting Christ
How to discuss Jesus in a world of diverse paths.
You Don't Have to Quit to Find Life-Giving Work
Even if you don't like your job, you have a calling to serve God and others.
Journaling Grief: How Web-Based Publishing Is Changing Everything
The Internet allows a project to go from idea to publication in record time.
Wilson's Bookmarks
Brief reviews of 'The Monks of Tibhirine,' 'How to Win an Election,' and 'Wright Morris Territory.'
Books to Note
Brief reviews of 'Prophetic Evangelicals,' 'The Explicit Gospel,' and 'Winning the Food Fight.'
Jesus Through Jewish Eyes
Why Jewish New Testament professor Amy-Jill Levine thinks Jews should know more about Jesus, and Christians more about first-century Judaism.
Q & A: John Piper on Racism, Reconciliation, and Theology after Trayvon Martin's Death
The Minnesota pastor addresses the foundation for responding to questions on race.
Wilson's Bookmarks
Brief reviews of 'The Dream of a Broken Field,' 'Nothing More Happens in the 20th Century,' and 'The Fear Index.'
Could God Have Created a World Without Suffering?
Dinesh D'Souza's latest volume of apologetics updates a natural law argument.
My Top 5 Books On Archaeology
Picks from Craig A. Evans, author of the forthcoming 'Jesus and His World.'
The Heart of Christian Life: Pillars of Hospitality
How to strengthen communities that welcome strangers.
Jesus in 'The Hunger Games'
In the face of persistent and pervasive darkness, hope shines through the cracks.
Family as Calling: Finding Vocation In and Near the Home
How Martin Luther's doctrine of vocation can mold marriage, parenting, and childhood.

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