Rick Mattson IVP Books, 2014, 231 pp., $10.86 This InterVarsity Press title was something of a throwback. As I recall, these apologetic discourses being so much at the center of the old Campus Life magazine...

David Z. Nowell Bethany House, 2014, 192 pp., $10.91 More of a personal conversation than a book, Dirty Faith is a heartfelt cry to the church to take care of the least of these. The book is filled with hea...

Nish Weiseth and Shauna Niequist Zondervan, 2014, 208 pp., $11.97 Speak is a passionate plea to follow Jesus' example in using stories to reach people. Author Nish Weiseth believes stories can change people...

John Alan Turner B&H Books, 2014, 224 pp., $14.99 It's no secret the Bible is full of stories skeptics clap about. It seems as if God often goes from telling humanity He loves us only then to do somet...

Barnabas Piper David C. Cook, 2014, 162 pp., $12.99 Barnabas Piper, son of noted pastor John Piper, has something as unique to say about the unique experiences he had growing up. The penetrating message...

Glenn Stanton Focus on the Family, 2014, 337 pp., $15.99 The brokenness in the world won't be healed until God's kingdom comes, but that doesn't mean families can't embrace living within God's design to...

This group-building activity is an inspiring way to begin a new year and enlist the creativity of the individual players. Begin by giving each teenager an index card and pencil, and then invite each one to writ...

Youth ministry is loaded with challenges and sometimes changes. From time to time, youth leaders experience the pull of new ventures and opportunities. Years ago, when I was considering a new offer as a yout...

In his many books on leadership, John Maxwell notes the importance of influence. The extent of a leader's impact is determined by his or her integrity, concern and respect, all of which relate to influence, whi...

A few months ago, my wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Europe. One city we visited was Venice, where one evening we purchased tickets to hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by a famous vio...