Estranged Pioneers: Race, Faith, Leadership in a Diverse World
Book examines how pastors of color lead the scarce but growing numbers of multiracial congregations in the United States
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Book examines how pastors of color lead the scarce but growing numbers of multiracial congregations in the United States
Renowned historian and bestselling author Kristin Kobes Du Mez explores the culture of submission and sexual abuse within some evangelical communities in this half-hour documentary.
Digging into these “unbelievable” stories can widen our spiritual imaginations and point to the promise of Christ’s new world.
The Likes of Us is the 15th studio album by English progressive rock band Big Big Train, their first since the death of their lead singer.
Set in Nazi-occupied France, a young Jewish girl is hidden away by a boy and his family after her life is abruptly changed. Suddenly the boy she and her classmates once shunned becomes her savior and best friend.
Should we connect with a former daughter-in-law for the sake of our grandkids when our son would feel betrayed by our having any connection?
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It is no surprise that the Bible describes our Creator God as an artist and craftsman
This year, one of the most impactful moments was not part of the official conference at all.
Evangelicals and Abortion traces the history and theological development of evangelical involvement in the abortion issue, and recommends some models of a biblically based response.
Widower Kenzaburo from Japan travels to England with his estranged son to fulfill his late wife's dying wish.
Fun, absorbing novel that helps kids ages 7 and older to engage with the Bible as they learn that God’s grace never runs out.
The Rock Music group of Salt Lake City offers a stirring five-song EP focusing on the beauty of Jesus and his care for each one of us.
From the author of The Poisonwood Bible comes a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity.
We are constantly told that voting is our civic duty. Is this true? And if voting is a civic duty, is it also a moral duty?
Imagine it's December and much of the Midwest is under a cold snap.
Relive the 2023 NFL season through the eyes of five of the best pass catchers in the league.
A lyrical text and vivid, luminous imagery transport readers to Haiti through a father’s tales and a child’s imagination—and invite them to tell stories of their own.
Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award-winner Ruth Behar’s epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their countries and start a new life.
Singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb offers a gentle, stirring EP of songs based on the Psalms
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As I turn over the earth, mostly I relish the exercise, the rich soil and earthworms, and the sun or wind on my face.
I understand the difficulty, slow pace, and painfulness of change in many cases, but it can become frustrating when we miss our stated vision and goals.
Philosopher Myisha Cherry brings a novel approach to what to do with wrongdoing in our lives and the world.