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What are we basing our lives upon? Does our own Christian faith have a solid foundation? Are we "religious" simply because that's what we've been taught? Why do we believe what we believe? Do we even know what we believe? These are the types... [Read on]
Kristen was only seventeen years old when she decided she had had enough. Life, as far as she was concerned, wasn't worth living. In an attempt to end her life, she laid down on railroad tracks and waited for the next train. The next train indeed... [Read on]
The authors have written a wonderful little faith-based devotional that aims to help the reader focus on the seven characteristics involved with loving a person, whether that person is your spouse, relative, friend, or co-worker. Each devotional... [Read on]
At the age of 17 Kristen Anderson was bearing the scars of teenage angst, the death of a family member and being raped. Without any hope, she laid down in front of an on-coming train. Instead of ending her life, her legs were severed from her... [Read on]
Right off the bat, I have to say that this book is something that I’ve been waiting for, and has been desperately needed in this generation of Christians. It’s a book that is theologically sound but also engaging enough to activate the interes... [Read on]
In today’s world, doctrine and orthodoxy get a bad rap. Many sincere Christians assume studying doctrine is primarily a waste of time. Doctrine usually leads to cold and dead religion, or else it promotes a divisive and bitter spirit that split... [Read on]
I must admit, I had some difficulty categorizing this one. I picked it up for a song at a book fair several months ago (possibly even at a previous year’s book fair), and let it gather dust on the shelf until about three days ago. On the surfac... [Read on]
I would highly recommend Gabe Lyons' "The Next Christians: How a New Generation is Restoring the Faith." I was fortunate enough to be provided a copy in a special pre-release directly from Random House for review purposes. You can purchase a... [Read on]
I recently received the book Little Star by Anthony DeStefano, and fell in love with it on the first reading. The story tells about stars learning that a king is soon to be born, and how they prepare themselves, hoping that each of them will be... [Read on]
Kristen Jane Anderson has a remarkable story and tells it honestly with much feeling in her writing. Kristen's choice is a heart wrenching moment for every reader to hear but what comes from this girl's suicide attempt proves to be a miracle of... [Read on]