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Books I’m Reading These Days

Too many books. Too little time. Most people I know share my predicament. But here are some books I’m reading these days…

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A Cup of Cold Water

Among the virtues Christians are called to express, compassion is among the highest. An upcoming conference titled, “A Cup of Cold Water,” encourages us to respond to God's call to be compassionate.

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My 1,000+Mile Photographing Idaho Walkabout

This summer, I’m embarking on a 1,000+mile walkabout. I’ll be photographing the wild and remote places of Idaho.

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My Christmas Consumption Issues

Each year during the Advent, I get the uneasy feeling my role as consumer begins to trump my identity as Christian. I found a way to realign myself.

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Why Men Should Not be Pastors

I find unconvincing the reasons people give for why women should not be ordained pastors or priests. For each reason, I can think of a corresponding reason a person might argue men should not be ordained.

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Books I’m Reading Right Now

I have been inspired and informed by some great books lately. Here is my current reading list:

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Why Young Christians Leave

A recent five-year study indicates that nearly 3 out every 5 young Christians disconnect from church permanently or for an extended period after age fifteen. Why? Here are 6 reasons from the George Barna five-year study:

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The Essence of Christianity

“In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, love.” I like this ancient saying. But I’ve been wondering lately what the essentials of Christian faith might be.

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God and Independence Day

The Sunday nearest U.S. Independence Day is perhaps the most frustrating of the year. I find myself asking, "How does a Christian in the United States celebrate responsibly the nation’s most patriotic day?"

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A Week Solo in the Owyhees

I'm taking a week to hike solo through what many claim is the most remote and isolated region of the lower 48 states of America: the Owyhee Mountains and River Wilderness.

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Choosing a Seminary President

My friend, Ron Benefiel, recently stepped down from his role as seminary president. The search to fill the opening has me thinking about the role of seminary leaders in our changing world.

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Books I’m Reading

It’s spring break at the university, and I’m catching up on my reading. Actually, I’ve been reading off and on since Christmas. Here are the books that have caught my attention in the last few months.

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The Best News… for Easter!

Thanks to so many for your interest in partnering with our attempts to distribute The Best News You Will Ever Hear book. This project is taking off in wild and wonderful ways!

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Sharing the Good News—with a book!

I recently completed co-writing a book that shares the Christian good news. It’s now published and available for purchase. But I’m thinking about ways to get this book into the hands of those that need it most!

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Books I’m Reading

With the holydays here, I thought I’d list books I’m currently reading. I’ve finished some. I’m hoping to complete the others soon.

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What Should We Do with the Good News?

This is the final chapter in the short book I’m co-writing. The book presents the gospel in an understandable way. I'm interested in your evaluation...

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Jesus Christ as Good News

Writing a short chapter that argues Jesus Christ answers or solves the problems of life proves difficult. Very difficult!

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Presenting the Gospel - Ch. 2

The second chapter of the book I'm co-writing speaks of God as Creator. Like the first chapter, I'm hopeful the writing is accessible and the arguments winsome.

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Presenting the Gospel

I’ve been writing a little book that presents the Christian gospel plainly. The project is stretching me in many ways.

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Books I’m Reading…

From time to time, friends ask what I’m reading. I rarely start and finish a book in one sitting. I usually dabble, dive and resurface, and drift from one book to another. I read many books simultaneously.

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