Books

Finally, Jackie Robinson’s Faith Is Getting the Attention It Deserves
Two books shine a long-overdue spotlight on the Christian convictions of the man who broke baseball’s color barrier.
The Turquoise Table Movement Wants You
Kristin Schell invites believers to trade entertaining for simple front-yard hospitality.
The Case for a ‘New Christian Zionism’
Gerald McDermott challenges simplistic thinking about Israel’s past, present, and future.
Spiritual Longing on the Silver Screen
How the makers (and watchers) of movies are engaged in a kind of prayer.
Do We Need a Stronger Word for 'Faith'?
Why theologian Matthew Bates would have evangelicals profess ‘allegiance’ to Christ.
Wilson's Bookmarks
From John Wilson, editor of Education & Culture at thebestschools.org.
Why Churches Should Give Gifted Women a Chance
God's people can't unite against the Enemy when half of them are on the sidelines.
How Dogs Help Us Experience Sabbath Rest
An excerpt from 'The Grace of Dogs.'
From Jonathan Edwards to Jerry Falwell
Pulitzer Prize–winner Frances FitzGerald looks at the long history behind evangelical political activism.
Sanya Richards-Ross: My Abortion Broke Me; God Redeemed Me
The Olympic gold medalist opens up about faith, failure, and grace.
Turning the World Upside Down, Down Under
As Americans debate the Benedict Option, anti-Christian fervor in Australia has convinced me that we need a more disruptive strategy.
Kay Warren: ‘We Were in Marital Hell’
Through God’s work in our lives, we've beaten the odds that divorce would be the outcome of our ill-advised union.
A Local Preacher and a Jailhouse Jesus Freak Brought Me to Faith in Prison
I was sentenced to life for a murder I didn't commit. But God didn't forget me.
Do We Treat Sunday the Way the Earliest Christians Did?
Historian Justo González charts how observance of the Lord’s Day has changed over time.
Eugene Peterson: The Pursuit of Happiness Is a Dead-End Street
How Ecclesiastes shows a better way to joyful living than chasing pleasure
Why the Modern World Is Making Us Miserable
Mark Sayers asks us to look to the Bible’s steadying influence in an era of cultural turmoil.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
Ben Sasse: Adolescence Is a Gift, but Extended Adolescence Is a Trap
The Nebraska senator wants parents to get serious about shepherding kids into responsible adulthood.
Flying Solo in a Family-Centered Church
Gina Dalfonzo shares an insider's perspective on the frustrations of long-term singleness
Sarah Ruden’s Rebellion Against Our ‘Just the Facts’ Bibles
How her approach to translation recovers the emotion and artistry of God’s Word.

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Bangladesh’s Religious Minorities Want Peace Amid Country’s Turmoil
Bangladesh’s Religious Minorities Want Peace Amid Country’s Turmoil
While Hindus publicly confront mob violence against their community, Christians are apprehensive about speaking out.

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