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Anfuso, Joseph - Message in a Body

Created on Monday, 23 January 2012 Written by Michael Dalton

message-in-a-body A life lived on the forward edge

Athanasius: The Life of Antony of Egypt

Created on Wednesday, 06 June 2012 Written by Michael Dalton

Antony embodies a holy belligerence to evil that still inspires.

Baab, Lynne M. - Friending: Real Relationships in a Virtual World

Created on Sunday, 21 August 2011 Written by Michael Dalton

baab Baab gives careful thought to friendship and technology.

Bailey, Kenneth E. - Paul through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians

Created on Saturday, 03 December 2011 Written by Michael Dalton

Paul through_Mediterranean_Eyes_90 Analysis of language styles unlocks meaning.

Benner, Juliet - Contemplative Vision: A Guide to Christian Art and Prayer

Created on Sunday, 24 April 2011 Written by Marie Asner

Contemplative Vision - as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth A musician would look at the organ and pipes, others at stained glass windows, a carpenter might study pews and a seamstress, the altar cloths. We bring our own experiences to the occasion, and with guidance, look at the whole church.

Brown, Tony - Poseranity: Unmasking the Poser Within

Created on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Written by singer/songwriter/psychologist, Bruce L Thiessen, aka Dr BLT

Tony Brown wants evangelical Christians to engage in a spiritual strip tease. Brown wants self-proclaimed Christians be naked.

Card, Michael - Mark: The Gospel of Passion

Created on Thursday, 22 March 2012 Written by Michael Dalton

Mark Gospel_of_Passion_90 From Scandalon to commentaries, Card inspires deeper engagement with Scripture.

Card, Michael - The Gospel of Amazement

Created on Sunday, 24 April 2011 Written by Michael Dalton

Michael Card's Luke as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth I have known him for years as a singer/songwriter, and more recently as an author, but more than ever this book shows how learned he is in the Scriptures.

Cary, Phillip - Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don’t Have to Do

Created on Thursday, 02 June 2011 Written by Michael Dalton

Good_News_for_Anxious_Christians Lighten your burdens here. The book makes you evaluate what you believe, and can lead to a helpful desire to know the truth.

Dakdok, Usama - The Generous Qur'an:An Accurate, Modern English Translation of the Qur'an, Islam's Holiest Book

Created on Monday, 26 September 2011 Written by Jamie Rake

Surveys reveals that a majority of Muslims not of Middle Eastern descent don't read their religion's own most revered book. By offering an iteration of it in the global lingua franca of English, more Muslims have the opportunity to understand the foundation of their beliefs.