Category: Book Excerpts

Cruciform: Living the Cross-Shaped Life

Chapter 1. Introduction Cruciform Cathedrals Those grand and glorious cathedrals built in the Middle Ages may…
March 15, 2012

From the Garden to the City: the Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology

This is an excerpt from From the Garden to the City, published by Kregel Publications, 2011.…
March 3, 2012
Insights in Revelation - Messages from a Majestic Savior

Insights in Revelation: Messages from a Majestic Savior

Think before answering this question: If Jesus Christ Himself were to show up in your church…
February 27, 2012

I Never Thought I'd See the Day: When Atheists Would Be Angry

Chapter 1: When Atheists Would Be Angry On May 15, 2007, Jerry Falwell, one of our…
February 13, 2012

Christian Zombie Killers Handbook

Chapter 8: Zombie Rules Excerpt taken from the book The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook by Jeff…
February 6, 2012

Oneness Embraced: Through the Eyes of Tony Evans

Excerpted from Oneness Embraced, by Dr. Tony Evans. Reprinted with permission from Moody Publishers. Broken Liberty The…
August 15, 2011

Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Woman

In September 2009, my husband handed me a New York Times review of a newly released…
August 15, 2011

Challenging Christianity: For Those Who Have the Guts to Be Challenged by the Claims of Jesus Christ

Chapter 1: Getting Started After lacing up my shoes, I headed toward the starting line of my…
June 1, 2010

Excerpt from YOUR INTERCULTURAL MARRIAGE:

Chapter 5: Coming to Terms with Faith and Values Many intercultural couples assume that as long…
January 1, 2010

Excerpt from Holy Curiosity: When God Calls Us Out

From Winn Collier's latest book, about the power and the sting in the well-placed questions God…
April 1, 2009

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

Enter the Holy Land through its settings, sights, and sounds to discover its sacred places and…
November 1, 2008

When God Breaks Your Heart

An alumnus enduring chronic leukemia faces difficult spiritual questions.
November 1, 2008

The Gospel of Ruth

"Is God good for women?" One author's latest work takes readers along on her journey for…
June 1, 2008
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Mixed Ministry: Working as Brothers and Sisters in an Oversexed Society

n an excerpt from their next book, Mixed Ministry: Working as Brothers and Sisters in an…
March 1, 2008

Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective

Consider Jesus as the example of the dependent, Spirit-filled life in this excerpt from Jesus in…
March 1, 2008

Surviving Toxic Leaders

Dr. Kenneth Gangel defines what a toxic leader looks like and why people work for them…
March 1, 2008

Creating Stories That Connect

Excerpt: Why do we use stories? Find out by reading this excerpt from Creating Stories That…
February 1, 2008

130 Youth Ministry Tips and Ideas

E-book: Dallas Seminary grad Tim Schmoyer (MA/CE, 2004) has created a thirty-one-page resource, 130 Youth Ministry…
January 1, 2008

Putting Jesus in His Place

Excerpt: Have you noticed people seem to keep changing “Who do you say that I am?”…
January 1, 2008

LifeSpace

Excerpt: Is God the wellspring of your existence and the focus of your gaze? This excerpt…
December 1, 2007

3:16: The Number of Hope

Excerpt: Read a chapter from Max Lucado’s latest work, 3:16: The Numbers of Hope, and ponder…
December 1, 2007

Informed Consent

Read an excerpt from Informed Consent, a novel that considers a compassionate response to AIDS and…
September 11, 2007

Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture

Join Mary DeMuth (Patrick, ThM, 2004) as she examines parenting in today’s culture in an excerpt…
September 11, 2007

Hazards of Being a Man: Overcoming 12 Challenges All Men Face

Book Excerpt: Consider five ways to manage anger. From Hazards of Being a Man by Jeffrey…
June 12, 2007

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