Whether you realize it or not you are surrounded by Fish People! In fact, there are somewhere around 65 million people who claim the title in the United States alone. Sometimes it is obvious who th backs of their cars. Others wear necklaces with fish pendants, or hats or t-shirts emblazoned with that very familiar […]
What does a chocolate lamb or a pair of toenail clippers have to do with the kingdom of God? How can a few slices of burnt bacon or singing a song to a stranger in an elevator communicate deep spiritual truths? You’ll find the answer in this remarkable collection of fifty modern-day parables that will […]
Donna’s story is an elegant illustration of how to recognize that, despite how it may seem, the world around you is not coming apart; it is just the turbulence that is necessary to project you into the next level of life. Do not be afraid of what this life brings you. Use it, and know […]
Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. Martin Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the […]
Have you ever heard a Bible interpretation or a scientifically-based argument that just didn’t seem correct? Did you wish you knew how to show that it wasn’t true? In a postmodern society, Christians are increasingly confronted with assertions that contradict the principles they believe. They need to be able to critically analyze arguments and know […]
