Books

New & Noteworthy Fiction

Chosen by Davis Bunn, bestselling author and writer in residence at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University.

The Chosen: I Have Called You by Name

Jerry B. Jenkins (BroadStreet Publishing)

Jerry B. Jenkins (of Left Behind fame) has penned more global bestsellers than any living Christian Booksellers Association author. This latest effort is based upon the phenomenally successful streaming project produced and directed by Jerry’s son, Dallas. Since its April 2019 release, The Chosen’s first season has enjoyed over 90 million viewings in over 100 countries and been translated into more than 50 languages. The goal of both series and book is to authentically show Jesus through the eyes of those who actually met him. Jenkins’s novel brings the season-one story line to vivid life on the page, showcasing his direct, accessible, and vibrant prose.

The Letter Keeper

Charles Martin (Thomas Nelson)

Very few contemporary novelists have found acclaim within both mainstream and evangelical markets, but Charles Martin is among them. His latest novel functions as both a standalone story and a sequel to his highly praised The Water Keeper. The novel hinges on the scriptural message of forsaking the found in order to seek the lost, a theme Martin brings to poetic and brilliant life. A man broken by events beyond his control accepts the challenge to walk dark ways in order to bring the lost and helpless home, but he comes close to losing himself in the process. Despite the hardship and heartache, Martin’s story shines with the light of eternal hope.

On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor

Jaime Jo Wright (Bethany House)

Wright has developed a unique literary style, whereby she weaves two stories separated by more than a century into a mesmerizing tale. In this latest work, a young woman is sent to a Lake Superior estate in the late 19th century to recover treasures her father had pirated during the Civil War. Interlaced with this is a second story set in the present, where a nurse in the same manor—now a senior home—confronts shadows from her own past. Wright skillfully links her characters’ internal quests, revealing how so many of the struggles we face are indeed timeless.

Also in this issue

When a band of Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls from a remote Nigerian town in 2014, it felt like the whole world was joining together to voice its outrage, thanks to a wildly successful social media campaign anchored in the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. In this month’s cover story, two Wall Street Journal reporters with extensive experience in West Africa uncover the defiant Christian faith that sustained the girls throughout their captivity, detailing the strength they drew from stealthily shared prayers, songs, and Bible passages.

Cover Story

Whispered Prayers, Hidden Bibles, Secretly Scribbled Verses: Inside the Resilient Faith of the #BringBackOurGirls Hostages

Promise Keepers Tried to End Racism 25 Years Ago. It Almost Worked.

Testimony

Having Polio Was a Privilege, Not a Punishment

Why Do Some People Think Jesus Was a Racist?

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Gleanings: June 2021

Editorial

Christian College Boards: Stay Strong on Sexual Ethics

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How Christians Are Rebuilding a Relationship with Colorado Springs

How to Have Patriotism Without Nationalism

The River of Justice Flows Downhill

Brokenness to Beauty

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5 Books to Awaken Interest in Christian History

Why Church Can’t Be the Same After the Pandemic

‘How Could All the Prophets Be Wrong About Trump?’

Patrons’ Saints: Christians Turn to Patreon, Substack, and Kickstarter

Is Jemar Tisby’s Bestselling Book About Racism a Fluke?

News

‘Pray Away the Gay’ Has Gone Away. Why Are Governments Trying to Stop It?

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After Angela Merkel, German Evangelicals Weigh Political Values

Church History Is a Beautiful Melody Imperfectly Performed

Review

The Bible Doesn’t Come with Instructions. But We Still Need Guidance to Handle It Well.

Review

Even When Money Is Tight, Churches Have More Resources Than They Realize

News

As Denominations Decline, Faith Looks Different in Nashville

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There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Proper’ Christmas Carol

As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.

Advent Calls Us Out of Our Despair

Sitting in the dark helps us truly appreciate the light.

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