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Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577668/ Dave Schmelzer EDITOR'S NOTE: Thefollowing is an excerpt fromNot the Religious Type by Dave Schmelzer (Tyndale).I’m in the middle of the novel How to Be Good, by Nick Hornby, and I can’t say I’m enjoying... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577237/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromReasonable Faith by William Lane Craig (Crossway).IntroductionWhat is apologetics? Apologetics (from the Greek apologia: a defense) is that branch... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577237/ William Lane Craig EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromReasonable Faith by William Lane Craig (Crossway).IntroductionWhat is apologetics? Apologetics (from the Greek apologia: a defense) is that branch... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577326/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromOn Church Leadership by Mark Driscoll (Crossway).Introduction In the fall of 1996 we officially launched Mars Hill Church in Seattle. I was twenty-five... Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577326/ Mark Driscoll EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromOn Church Leadership by Mark Driscoll (Crossway).Introduction In the fall of 1996 we officially launched Mars Hill Church in Seattle. I was twenty-five... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577928/ Author: Dave SchmelzerTitle: Not the Religious Type: Confessions of a Turncoat AtheistPublisher: SaltRiver (Tyndale)As the pastor of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston, Dave Schmelzer... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577928/ Annabelle Robertson Author: Dave SchmelzerTitle: Not the Religious Type: Confessions of a Turncoat AtheistPublisher: SaltRiver (Tyndale)As the pastor of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston, Dave Schmelzer... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577926/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromInfinite Impact: Making the Most of Your Place on God’s Timeline by Stu Weber (Tyndale). Chapter 1: Purpose and PowerIf you accept the idea... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577926/ Stu Weber EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromInfinite Impact: Making the Most of Your Place on God’s Timeline by Stu Weber (Tyndale). Chapter 1: Purpose and PowerIf you accept the idea... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577240/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from Prayer Coach by Jim Nicodem (Crossway).Chapter One: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail I stopped by the home of a friend recently. He’s a relatively... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:21:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577240/ Jim Nicodem EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from Prayer Coach by Jim Nicodem (Crossway).Chapter One: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail I stopped by the home of a friend recently. He’s a relatively... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577539/ Author: Edward R. BrownTitle: Our Father’s World: Mobilizing the Church to Care for CreationPublisher: InterVarsity Press (Green Press Initiative)Edward R. Brown is the founding director of Care... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577539/ Annabelle Robertson Author: Edward R. BrownTitle: Our Father’s World: Mobilizing the Church to Care for CreationPublisher: InterVarsity Press (Green Press Initiative)Edward R. Brown is the founding director of Care... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577414/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromTwo Wars by Nate Self (Tyndale). Chapter 1That’s what it takes to be a hero, a little gem of innocence inside you that makes you want to believe... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577414/ Nate Self EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromTwo Wars by Nate Self (Tyndale). Chapter 1That’s what it takes to be a hero, a little gem of innocence inside you that makes you want to believe... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577514/ Each year around this time, through the Update, I offer ten titles - in no particular order – from the previous twelve months for your summer reading consideration, usually with an emphasis on cultural... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577514/ Dr. James Emery White Each year around this time, through the Update, I offer ten titles - in no particular order – from the previous twelve months for your summer reading consideration, usually with an emphasis on cultural... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577247/ Author: James ChoungTitle: True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing inPublisher: InterVarsity PressWritten by James Choung, M.Div., D.Min., divisional director of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship,... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11577247/ Annabelle Robertson Author: James ChoungTitle: True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing inPublisher: InterVarsity PressWritten by James Choung, M.Div., D.Min., divisional director of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship,... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576723/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromThings That Cannot Be Shaken by K. Scott Oliphint and Rod Mays (Crossway).Chapter One: Says Who? He Whose Word Cannot Be Broken Glorious things... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576723/ K. Scott Oliphint and Rod Mays EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromThings That Cannot Be Shaken by K. Scott Oliphint and Rod Mays (Crossway).Chapter One: Says Who? He Whose Word Cannot Be Broken Glorious things... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576360/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromQuiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale).Tampa Rain - Chapter OneWe are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed.... Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576360/ Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromQuiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale).Tampa Rain - Chapter OneWe are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed.... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576352/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromFight by Kenny Luck (WaterBrook).Part 1: Facing Evil “Ignorance is incompetence.” “It is a very human and natural response to... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576352/ Kenny Luck EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromFight by Kenny Luck (WaterBrook).Part 1: Facing Evil “Ignorance is incompetence.” “It is a very human and natural response to... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576314/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromBecause He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick (Crossway).Have you ever had that uncomfortable feeling that you’ve forgotten something important but... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576314/ Elyse Fitzpatrick EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromBecause He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick (Crossway).Have you ever had that uncomfortable feeling that you’ve forgotten something important but... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576363/ Many of us are starting to think about what we should pick up for our summer reading. Newspapers, magazines, and schools are all putting out recommended reading lists—and so is BreakPoint. With help from... Thu, 29 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576363/ Chuck Colson Many of us are starting to think about what we should pick up for our summer reading. Newspapers, magazines, and schools are all putting out recommended reading lists—and so is BreakPoint. With help from... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576426/ Author: Michael SnyderTitle: My Name Is Russell FinkPublisher: ZondervanYou’re going to love Russell Fink. What’s not to love, after all? He’s just your average, everyday hypochondriac... Sat, 31 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576426/ Annabelle Robertson Author: Michael SnyderTitle: My Name Is Russell FinkPublisher: ZondervanYou’re going to love Russell Fink. What’s not to love, after all? He’s just your average, everyday hypochondriac... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576101/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromDear to Me by Wanda E. Brunstetter (Barbour Publishing).Chapter 1 Melinda Andrews hurried across the grass, eager to arrive at her favorite spot.... Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11576101/ Wanda E. Brunstetter EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromDear to Me by Wanda E. Brunstetter (Barbour Publishing).Chapter 1 Melinda Andrews hurried across the grass, eager to arrive at her favorite spot.... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575835/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromWhat God Does When Men Lead by Bill Peel (Tyndale). Introduction: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?A lot of guys I know are La-Z-Boy leaders. From... Thu, 22 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575835/ Bill Peel EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromWhat God Does When Men Lead by Bill Peel (Tyndale). Introduction: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?A lot of guys I know are La-Z-Boy leaders. From... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575743/ EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromYoung, Restless, Reformed by Collin Hansen (Crossway Books).Chapter One: Born Again Again Passion Conference, Atlanta, GeorgiaDowntown Atlanta was prepared... Tue, 20 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575743/ Collin Hansen EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromYoung, Restless, Reformed by Collin Hansen (Crossway Books).Chapter One: Born Again Again Passion Conference, Atlanta, GeorgiaDowntown Atlanta was prepared... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575151/ EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromA Sister’s Test by Wanda Brunstetter (Barbour Publishing).Chapter 1 Ruth, watch out! Get out of the way!” Ruth Hostettler halted.... Sat, 17 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/books/11575151/ Wanda Brunstetter EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt fromA Sister’s Test by Wanda Brunstetter (Barbour Publishing).Chapter 1 Ruth, watch out! Get out of the way!” Ruth Hostettler halted....