books
After counting gifts, author Ann Voskamp urges Christians to be the gift
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 4, 2016
(RNS) 'You're called to where you are for such a time as now. Where's the brokenness in your own community (where) you can go ahead and give your one broken heart away?' Voskamp said.
On LGBT issues, how can Christians disagree in a loving way?
By Jonathan Merritt — November 1, 2016
Is it possible to disagree about LGBT issues without demonizing others as haters or heretics, Pharisees or apostates?
Author Emma Donoghue finds ‘The Wonder’ in fasting girls
By Kimberly Winston — October 28, 2016
(RNS) The newest novel by the best-selling author has a little-known bit of religious and social history at its heart.
Religion reading list: Back from the beach edition
By Kimberly Winston — September 26, 2016
(RNS) But there’s still no reason reading about religion can’t be fun with this list of new books with major religion themes or storylines — but minus any preaching or proselytizing.
How Shauna Niequist became successful by not trying to be
By Jonathan Merritt — August 19, 2016
Shauna refused to live in another's shadow. Going forward, her notable relatives may be known by their relation to her.
Who was Mary Magdalene? New book explores the life of the saint
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 21, 2016
(RNS) The biblical figure of Mary Magdalene has been 'interpreted and misinterpreted, just as Jesus has been interpreted and misinterpreted,' according to historian Michael Haag.
Eight titles for summer ‘soulstice’ reading
By Kimberly Winston — June 14, 2016
(RNS) Here are eight books that add a little soul food to the usual light summer reading list.
Why won’t Steven Furtick answer tough questions about his ministry?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 11, 2016
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has been criticized for a lavish lifestyle, lack of accountability and building a celebrity culture. Why won't he answer legitimate questions about his ministry?
Book club invites evangelical conversation on hot-button topics
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 28, 2016
CHICAGO (RNS) It’s reading “Rescuing Jesus: How People of Color, Women and Queer Christians Are Reclaiming Evangelicalism” by Chicago-based journalist Deborah Jian Lee.
The book that revolutionized ‘Christian manhood’: 15 years after ‘Wild at Heart’
By Jonathan Merritt — April 22, 2016
John Elderege's 2001 book, "Wild at Heart", set off a national conversation about masculinity among Christians. Fifteen years later, the author reflects on its lasting legacy.
Dying Christopher Hitchens considered Christianity, new book claims
By Kimberly Winston — April 20, 2016
(RNS) A controversial new book wins praise from evangelicals and condemnation from some who knew the famous atheist, who died in 2011.
The Bible is among 10 ‘most challenged’ books of 2015
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 12, 2016
(RNS) There's "definitely" a growing number of complaints lodged about books for their "religious viewpoints," according to the American Library Association.
Pope answers kids’ tough questions in first book for children
By Reuters — February 28, 2016
VATICAN CITY — The book, called "Dear Pope Francis," answers such questions as "What did God do before the world was made?"
How romance king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with faith
By Jonathan Merritt — February 8, 2016
Nicholas Sparks says faith in God influences his life, books, and even his 11th feature film, "The Choice."
Publisher pulls all copies of controversial new book on Church of England
By Trevor Grundy — February 5, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Speculation mounted that the book was pulled because it contains a disputed passage about the sexual activities of various Church of England bishops.
