Books: Excerpts

Conversion or Death
"You know what happens to anyone who attacks the holy Prophet Muhammad."
Struggling on the Streets
My glimpse into the hopes, anxieties, and regrets of the homeless in Harvard Square.
It's the Thoughts That Count
Why Christians can't be careless about the consumption of popular culture.
We Have to Touch the Problem
Discomfort is the price of making a difference in the world.
Taking Action Through Radical Kindness
One great agent of healing is showing love to those who have hurt us.
You're Probably More Like Judas Than You Think
We all want a Messiah whose plans mirror our own. But a true disciple surrenders to the Master's will.
Jesus Doesn't Need Help
Well-intentioned impulses can lead to modeling ourselves after the wrong Christ.
How Should Christians Get Rid of Garbage in their Hearts?
Dealing with the source of sin is a staggering commitment.
Why Everyone Needs Theology
All Christians—not just academics—must care deeply about theology.
Faith-Based Medicine for Fractured Nations
Where conflict has torn a country apart, religion can play an important role in bringing it back together.
Go Overboard Celebrating Christmas
A godliness that won't delight in fudge and eggnog is no godliness at all.
The Hidden Purpose of the Hobbit’s Adventure
Gandalf promises Bilbo Baggins a “profitable” quest, but the wizard has a different sort of treasure in mind.
The Foolish Wisdom of Bilbo Baggins
There is "more of good" in the hobbit than is apparent at the outset of his adventure.
Why Love Never Ends
And why everything else does.
How We Hide Our Suffering
An excerpt from 'Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free.'
The Awakening of Hope
Where theology begins.
Making Too Much of Marriage
The problem is not God's good gift of holy matrimony—it's when we desire it above all else, forgetting the Christian virtue of self-denial.
How Rick Warren Harnessed the Power of Social Habits
And why—after plunging into depression—Saddleback's pastor now pushes spiritual habits through 'The Power of Habit' concept.
Ashamed No More: A Pastor's Journey Through Sex Addiction
An excerpt.
The Sacraments of Place
To break the cycle of ideology in the church, try "going local."

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