Only as we grasp God's astonishing love for us, says Martin, can we truly learn to live like Christ. Martin, pastor of Renovatus ("A Church for People Under Renovation") in Charlotte, North Carolina, shows how Jesus fully embraced his identity as God's beloved Son—and how we can, too.
Not until relatively recently in history has the assumption stood that science and faith are locked in perpetual conflict. Chapman, historian of science at Oxford University, uses the historical record to reveal how different this modern view is from a more nuanced understanding that prevailed in the past.
Shortt, religion editor for The Times Literary Supplement, argues that Christians across the world are persecuted more than members of any other religious group. In Christianophobia, he serves up chapter-length profiles of the countries where Christians face the severest threats of violence, harassment, and injustice.
Pairing a humble, servant-like manner with a commitment to Christian orthodoxy, Pope Francis has impressed Catholics and non-Catholics alike in the inaugural months of his papacy. Tornielli's biography, drawing upon the fabled Vatican reporter's wealth of inside knowledge, is a timely introduction for all who are curious to know more about the new pope's background and vision.
Not only can we learn about God from the writings of Jonathan Edwards; we can learn about God with the great Puritan preacher as well, by immersing ourselves in his habits of prayer, meditation, and the study of Scripture. In Edwards's words and examples, says Strobel, we have an enviable resource for our pursuit of godliness.
Peter Greer with Anna Haggard (Bethany House Publishers)
As CEO of Hope International, a global nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty through microfinance loans, Greer has long sought to combine Christian faith with a passion for social justice. In The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, Greer warns of the pitfalls and temptations that fellow Christian "do-gooders" can expect to confront.
At no point in its long history has the global church been without a series of significant challenges. Payne, a Birmingham pastor who has spent 10 years on the Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board, identifies a dozen such challenges facing today's church, including globalization, mass migration, and the rise of pluralistic cultures and attitudes.
While we pray for peace, we need moral clarity about this war.
As my doubts about his teachings grew, so did a secret fascination with Jesus.
NIL deals in college athletics present new challenges—and opportunities—for colleges and students.
