Books

Another Look at the ‘Least Religious Generation’
American twentysomethings have their frustrations with the church, but they are far more faith-friendly than commonly supposed.
Female Evangelical Leaders Have a Hidden Predecessor to Thank
Kathryn Kuhlman’s story offers a case study of the indisputable achievements of strong evangelical women and the equally indisputable roadblocks they often face.
Kate Bowler: Why Christian Women Become Celebrity ‘Influencers’
When the path to formal church leadership is blocked, they'll naturally look for other ways to reach an audience.
A Sixth-Generation Mormon Meets a Born-Again Christian
He asked me how I knew my faith was true. I couldn’t give a compelling answer.
Andrew Brunson Expected Persecution. He Didn’t Expect to Feel Abandoned by God.
How the American pastor handled a crisis of faith during his Turkish imprisonment.
‘Evangelical’ Isn’t Code for White and Republican
The movement is richer and more diverse than media portrayals suggest.
A Foster Mother, a Murderer, and a Seemingly Simple Yes
How a shocking gesture of grace changed them both from the inside out.
Jesus Didn’t Suffer to Prove a Philosophical Point
What the cross teaches us about his remarkable patience.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Pro-Lifers: Remember This Phrase from Pope Francis
Whatever our differences with Catholic social teaching, we should echo his opposition to “throwaway culture.”
Rachael Denhollander: Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Listen Well
A new memoir underscores the power of witness.
Is American Christianity on Its Last Legs? The Data Say Otherwise.
Two new books push back on Chicken-Little narratives of evangelical decline.
When Trauma on the Field Creates Trauma in the Home
After their son suffered a devastating brain injury playing football, Pat and Tammy McLeod saw their marriage put to the test.
LifeWay’s Stores Are Closing. But Its Christian Books Will Be in More Stores Than Ever.
Independent retailers are signing up to be authorized dealers for the chain’s bestsellers from Beth Moore, David Platt, Priscilla Shirer, and more.
How Billy Graham Learned the Art of Preaching
The late evangelist called himself the “champion rambler.”
Your Home Is a Legacy in the Making
Christie Purifoy invites us to join God in cultivating places of beauty and peace.
I Was a Violent Klansman Who Deserved to Die
Yet at the height of my segregationist fervor, God showed me mercy.
America Needed Spies During World War II. Many Missionaries Were Ready and Willing.
They regretted some of what they were asked to do, but they thought defending democracy was worth it.
New & Noteworthy Fiction
Chosen by Paul Willis, professor of English at Westmont College and author of 'The Alpine Tales' (WordFarm).
5 Books That Help Cultivate a Biblical View of Time
Chosen by Michael LeFebvre, author of ‘The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context’.

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