Book Briefs: December 22, 1972
Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
Our Latest
The Black Women Missing from Our Pews
America’s most churched demographic is slipping from religious life. We must go after them.
The Still Small Voice in the Deer Stand
Since childhood, each hunting season out in God’s creation has healed wounds and deepened my faith.
Play Those Chocolate Sprinkles, Rend Collective!
The Irish band’s new album “FOLK!” proclaims joy after suffering.
News
Wall Street’s Most Famous Evangelical Sentenced in Unprecedented Fraud Case
Judge gives former billionaire Bill Hwang 18 years in prison for crimes that outweigh his “lifetime” of “charitable works.”
Public Theology Project
How a Dark Sense of Humor Can Save You from Cynicism
A bit of gallows humor can remind us that death does not have the final word.
News
Died: Rina Seixas, Iconic Surfer Pastor Who Faced Domestic Violence Charges
The Brazilian founder of Bola de Neve Church, which attracted celebrities and catalyzed 500 congregations on six continents, faced accusations from family members and a former colleague.
Review
The Quiet Faith Behind Little House on the Prairie
How a sincere but reserved Christianity influenced the life and literature of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
‘Bonhoeffer’ Bears Little Resemblance to Reality
The new biopic from Angel Studios twists the theologian’s life and thought to make a political point.