"Scot McKnight stirs the treasures of our Lord's life in an engaging fashion. He did so with The Jesus Creed, and does so again with 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed. Make sure this new guide for living is on your shelf." –Max Lucado
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. And…love your neighbor as yourself."
"With its keen attention to the language and tactics of the church, Hall’s memoir is unique among the assortment of Scientology reports and exposes, offering insight into the certainties that its subjects gain." — The Nation In the secluded canyons of Hollywood, Sands Hall—a young woman from a literary family striving to forge her own way as an artist—finds herself increasingly drawn toward the certainty that Scientology appears to offer ...
Unfortunately, on occasions too frequent and destructive to enumerate, the teachings of Christ have been either ignored or distorted by the very people calling themselves Christian. Whether directed towards social intolerance or attitudes of warlike aggression, these right-wing citizens have claimed a power of influence that far exceeds their numbers. Blessed Are the Peacemakers collects the sayings of Jesus, selected by Wendell Berry, who con ...
What ties us down, holds us back, and keeps us prisoners in our own lives? Michael, Ken, Jennifer, and Joe all find their lives intricately entwined as they search for the answers to those very questions. All-too human, they falter, fall back, and then they find the key. Auto mechanic, bank robber, supermodel, and priest – each one of them is so different from the other yet they each come to the same conclusion: forgiveness is the path to joy in ...
Many Americans balk at the idea of setting aside an entire day for worship, rest, and time with those who matter most to them. In a culture of constant busyness, the lines have blurred between our work and personal lives, and we feel pulled in many directions. Yet we long for more time well spent—unrushed time to be alone, relax with friends and family, and grow closer to God. Many of us seem to have forgotten the ancient spiritual pract ...