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Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America

25 reviews
Steven Waldman

Random House, 2008

Founding Faith
This is a fascinating and delightful historical discussion of what has become an extremely timely subject, the separation of church and state as viewed by the Founding Fathers. I believe anyone who is interested in this topic will be greatly enlightened by Waldman's excellent study. It is thoroughly documented, well organized and terrifically readable.

Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America

7 reviews
Mitchell Gold, Mindy Drucker

Greenleaf Book Group, LLC, 2008

Raising the Curtain on Growing Up Gay
Gold, Mitchell, editor with Mandy Drucker. "Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America", Greenleaf Book Group, 2008. Raising the Curtain on Growing Up Gay Amos Lassen This is the book that many have waited for because we are in desperate need of ways to save our gay teens who suffer from depression, rejection, isolation, ...

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

131 reviews
Timothy Keller

Dutton Adult, 2008

Reasonable
At last, here is a crisp intellectual reply to the challenges raised by secular, humanist and atheistic thinkers against Christian doctrine and belief. Tim Keller addresses their most common and pointed questions in an eloquent, firm and thoughtful way. Best of all, he does so without the rancor, sarcasm and arrogance that have typified so many of the challengers themselves. He invites people ...

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash the Power of Authentic Life in Christ

24 reviews
Peter Scazzero

Thomas Nelson, 2006

Life Changing
For too many years I was of the mindset that self-care was selfish. I never understood that in order to continue giving I could not continue to ignore the call of my own spirit to stop, rest and reflect. I'm a thinker by divine wiring - but I had somehow come to believe that action was the only gift that mattered. The first time through this book I was stunned and relieved to acknowledge that ...

Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East: 1776 to the Present

97 reviews
Michael B. Oren

W. W. Norton, 2008

Learned piece of historical writing
From the founding of the USA in 1776 and the Ottoman Empire to today's Middle East, Oren writes clearly and compellingly about the USA and that area of the world. The detail is illuminating, the dispassionate scholarly approach is welcome, (there appears no political bias). It would be hard to imagine a better written or more complete history of the US and its continued involvement in the ...

Unholy Business: A True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land

40 reviews
Nina Burleigh

Collins, 2008

Proof, lies, and antiquities...
During my twenty-four years as an evangelical Christian I devoured anything remotely validating the Bible's authenticity, such as the Noah's Ark expeditions and other key archaeological findings in the Middle East like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Two recent discoveries came to light as I was leaving my faith: The James Ossuary and the Jehoash Tablet. After much debate and analysis it turned out that ...

Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community

39 reviews
Dietrich Bonhoeffer

HarperOne, 1978

The Reality of Christian Fellowship
This is a great little book, a classic that all Christians should read. At roughly 128 pages, this is a short treatise on Christian community that is very accessible. In the first chapter of this book Bonhoeffer presents his understanding of the reality of Christian community. Bonhoeffer's basic claim is that Christian community is a reality, both in the mundane realm and in the spiritual ...

Rediscovering God in America: Reflections on the Role of Faith in Our Nation's History

82 reviews
Newt Gingrich

Thomas Nelson, 2006

Must hear for every American
This is a good walking tour of our heritage that every American, and want to be American should listen to. Our history and what our founding fathers said and set up is important to the decisions we make today.

What In the World Is Going On?: 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore

38 reviews
David Jeremiah

Thomas Nelson, 2008

What In The World Is Going On?
This was an outstanding read, in a clear, and compelling prose on what God's heart is for Israel along with the dramatic Bible prophecies that will unfold in the last days. Most interesting was David Jeremiah's ability in examining and explaining the trends around the world, exhibiting our day through the lens of the Scripture. All the while describing Jesus' uncondidtional love and compassion ...

50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God

22 reviews
Guy P. Harrison

Prometheus Books, 2008

Fifty ways to leave your savior?
In 2007 I left evangelical Christianity after twenty-four years of deep involvement. Early that year I'd read a number of the "new atheist" books on the market with the intent of challenging and strengthening my walk with God. Instead, I ended up realizing I was on the wrong track, that what I'd heard and saw in church all those years didn't gel with my experiences away from the pulpit. Many ...

The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America

30 reviews
Jim Wallis

HarperOne, 2008

Prophetic Christian Politics
Israel's history reveals that after national politics began with the establishment of the monarchy, God ordained the prophets. In this book, Jim Wallis reminds us of government's role to promote the common good of the many, not just of the few. The seven issues that he covers are surprisingly balanced. I read the book looking for any hint of pro-Democrat or anti-Republican bias as my ...

My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith

7 reviews
Benyamin Cohen

HarperOne, 2008

A Funny, Friendly and Ultimately Wise Look at Christianity by a Jewish Pilgrim
Some of the best recent books on faith and spirituality are from "outsiders." Secular scientist E.O. Wilson wrote "The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth," atheist Hemant Mehta wrote "I Sold My Soul on eBay: Viewing Faith through an Atheist's Eyes," and, let's face it, Anne Lamott's popular persona is built on her outsider status. It's in that spirit that I strongly recommend Benyamin ...

When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances

50 reviews
Carol Kent

NavPress Publishing Group, 2004

Grabs the heart.
While Carol's experience is somewhat unique, her story and the application of the principles of faith to our own difficulties and disappointments in life, as well as others around us, is uplifting, encouraging and filled with hope. This book helps us to look outside of the dark and isolating closet we find ourselves in when an Issac experience enters our lives, or those around us, and see that ...

How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches

19 reviews
Christian Klemash

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

An outstanding read
A thoroughly enjoyable and motivating read. This is a remarkable collection of exclusive interviews with the best American sports coaches of the last 40 years. The author has packed a voluminous amount of wisdom, inspiration and facts into what amounts to a road map to a good life. "How to Succeed in the Game of Life" is a brilliant compilation of advice that offers inspiration at every turn.

Battlefield of the Mind for Teens: Winning the Battle in Your Mind

10 reviews
Joyce Meyer

FaithWords, 2006

Joyce Meyer, Battlfield of the Mind, A must Read!!!
I received a teaching once that basicly said that when you get right down to it the Devil really only has two methods for tempting us: 1. Pressure 2. Pleasure. The Devil has three maxims which allows him to pull this off : 1. You (your own thoughts, bad habits, exc.) 2. The environment (Government, religious oppression, the systems of the world, exc.), and 3. Other people. Joyce Meyer's ...

Faith in the Fog of War: Stories of Triumph and Tragedy in the Midst of War

10 reviews
Chris Plekenpol

Multnomah Books, 2006

Profound Examination
A book and devotional written with the raw point of view that is War, barest of human condition coupled with the life of a Christian's walk of faith. Chris brings new perspective to the many faces of war and the perspective observation through the "Christian len" looking at our own individual lives. His writings allow each of us to apply that view to our own lives with the soul searching ...

Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith

4 reviews
Melinda Schmidt, Anita Lustrea, ...

Moody Publishers, 2008

Another part of this project
I was honored when the Midday Connection staff contacted me and asked if I would be a part of this project. I couldn't be more pleased with how Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith turned out. Women from all walks of life contributed to this project and their contributions fill this book with insight and Godly wisdom. Every page demonstrates that God's Word still has the answers for life's ...

Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ

2 reviews
John Piper

Crossway Books, 2008

Speaking to the "unfelt" needs of the heart
Within the last few months there have been several books that sound an ominous tone . These books have come from the fields of economics, politics and culture. Authors describe an uncertainty, a recognition of something unsettling among us as a people. Into this mix John Piper offers his latest offering, Spectacular Sins. Piper provides a theological foundation for what he suggests is an ...

The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Little Book)

27 reviews
Sanjay Patel

Plume, 2006

Really enlightening!
I found this book really mind-blowing. I grew up in India.However didn't get to know much about hinduism, because Mom was an athiest. But had the basic knowledge about Hindu Gods from different sources(Family, visiting Temples, Television,Movies etc). As I grew up, had lot of basic questions, and really felt bad about it. Thought it was too late for me to ask now. I read this book and it cleared ...

All I See Is Part of Me

40 reviews
Chara M. Curtis

Illumination Arts Publishing Company, 1994

Seeing the connection in everything
This is by far one of my most favorite children's books. "I am part of all I see, and all I see is part of me." Those first two pages sum it up. The illustrations are warm, gentle, and beautiful. If you look closely you can see little elves and fairies hiding in the forest. My girls love to try and find them while we are reading. I have given this book as a gift many times and it is ...

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