By Jesse Medina Secrets Behind Closed Doors is a book dedicated to dealing with some of the most common, and most serious, problems facing Christians today. Written by David Ray, a man with years and years of experience counseling those who struggle with these issues, Ray dives in providing hope and help to others. But, … Continue reading Book Review: Secrets Behind Closed Doors
By Joel Malm John is fluent in Thai, he grew up in Thailand. He understands the language and the culture. John is currently starting a church in Peru. To do this he has to learn Spanish. It isn’t coming easily. I am fluent in Spanish. I grew up in Guatemala. I understand the language and … Continue reading God is Not Practical: A New Call to Missions
By Sarah Fujimoto Abandon Kansas, rising indie pop/rock band, recently released their debut release from Gotee Records, We’re All Going Somewhere. Wrecked for the Ordinary had a chance to catch up with Jeremy Spring, lead vocalist for the band, for an interview. Here’s how it went down: 1) Why this album, why now? I wrote … Continue reading Abandon Kansas: Interview With The Band
By Jimmy McCarty I’m noticing a trend in our cultural thinking, one that disturbs me. The more I converse with those of my generation (twenty-somethings) that truly have a desire to follow Christ, the more I find this trend plays out.What may make this trend so scary is that the hearts and intentions of these … Continue reading Does God Hide from Us?
By Jeff Goins, Editor Angry Conversations With God: A Snarky But Authentic Spiritual Memoir, is written by actor/comedienne Susan E. Isaacs. Jobless, loveless, and living over a garage, Susan knew only one thing to do when she hit rock bottom at age forty: She took God to marriage counseling. Casting herself as the neglected spouse, … Continue reading Author Interview: Susan Isaacs and Angry Conversations with God
By Karen Swank Date: Christmas Season, 2009 To: Mr. Right, who may be just a dream, but perhaps is real and in training even now, gaining the skills and insight necessary to Be My Husband. From: Ms. Recently Unemployed and Elated at the Next Possibilities Re: Jewelry and Much Bigger Things Hello again. I hope … Continue reading Wish List: Buy Me This Wedding Ring
By George Elerick Symbols have power. For some, symbols might hold something even deeper than a memory, maybe your identity. For those who follow the god of Wal-Mart, it might be the cheesy yellow pin with a grin on it. For those who follow the god of the Dallas Cowboys, your symbol might be the … Continue reading Is the Cross the Wrong Symbol for Christians?
By Sarah Fujimoto The Justice Project organizes itself by presenting different short chapters from various authors, collaborating to present a book full of opinions on justice related issues. Highlighted now is the segment entitled, Just Wealth. I’ve read many a books on justice, articles, short stories, numbing my brain on all of their information, specifically in this past year of graduate school … Continue reading Review: Just Wealth
By Seth Barnes, Founder of Adventures in Missions For a couple of years, I’ve been trying to write a book that addresses the subject of how our model of discipleship doesn’t look like how Jesus taught his followers. As I’ve studied the Master, I see him doing five things that most modern Christians don’t do. … Continue reading Jesus’ Five Secrets of Discipleship
By Brooke Luby I was sitting on an airplane the other day, flying back from visiting a friend in Colorado. Airplanes are the best places for me to think. I stare out the window, thousands of feet above the air, and think about my life. It’s like the physical height reflects my mental or spiritual … Continue reading Religion Is a One Night Stand