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Media Review Archive Index

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AuthorTitle
Acker, Rick Dead Man’s Rule
Adam, Betty Conrad The Magdalene Mystique: Living the Spirituality of Mary Today
Adelman, Penina The JGirl’s Guide: The Young Jewish Woman’s Handbook for Coming of Age
Agosín, Marjorie Among the Angels of Memory
Alcorn, Randy Heaven
Alexander, Hannah Grave Risk
Allen, Marc The Greatest Secret of All: Moving Beyond Abundance to a Life of True Fulfillment
Anderson, Douglas T. The Race to Reach Out: Connecting Newcomers to Christ in a New Century
Anderson, Greg Cancer and the Lord’s Prayer: Hope and Healing through History’s Greatest Prayer
Arana, Nikki The Winds of Sonoma
Arthur, Sarah Walking With Bilbo: A Devotional Adventure Through the Hobbit
Addison, Howard A. The Enneagram and Kabbalah: Reading Your Soul (Second Edition)
Addison, Howard Avruhm Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional & Contemporary...
Bacon, Ursula Shanghai Diary
Baer, Judy Norah’s Ark
Bakke, Ray, et als. Street Signs: A New Direction in Urban Ministry
Bansemer, Richard F. Getting Ready for the New Life
Baldwin, Christina The Seven Whispers: A Spiritual Practice for Times Like These
Baldwin, Stanley C. A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Old Age: Life Changes After 50
Barthel, Tara Klena Peacemaking Women: Biblical Hope for Resolving Conflict
Bellenir, Karen, ed. Mental Health Information for Teens: Health Tips about Mental...
Bennet, Sage Wisdom Walk: Nine Practices for Creating Peace and Balance from the World’s...
Berkovits, Eliezer God, Man and History
Bliese, Richard H. The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution
Blom, Paul God in the Raging Waters: Stories of Love and Service Following Hurricanes...
Bloom, Harold, ed. American Religious Poems: An Anthology
Bloom, Jack H., ed. Jewish Relational Care A-Z: We Are Our Other’s Keeper
Bloom, Linda and Charlie 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last
Blumhofer, Edith L. Her Heart Can See: The Life and Hymns of Fanny J. Crosby
Bradfield, Bill, ed. On Reading the Bible: Thoughts and Reflections of Over 500 Men and Women
Bread for the World Frontline Issues in Nutrition Assistance: Hunger Report 2006
Breighner, Mary, et als. Risk and Insurance Management for Libraries
Brophy, Don One Hundred Great Catholic Books: From the Early Centuries to the Present
Brouwer, Douglas J. What Am I Supposed to Do with My Life? Asking the Right Questions
Brown, Judith Anne John Marco Allegro: The Maverick of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Bruchac, Marge Malian’s Song
Brunett, Harry, et als. Seeking the Spirit: How to Create a Community of Seekers
Bruno, Bonnie Abigail’s Secret Journal
Bruno, Bonnie Rachel’s Secret Journal
Bruno, Bonnie Benjamin’s Secret Journal
Bruno, Bonnie Deborah’s Secret Journal
Bucka, John R. Faithfully Parenting Tweens: A Christian Parenting Guide
Burkart, Gina A Parent’s Guide to Harry Potter
Burroughs, Scott The Christmas Tail of Sampson the Silly-Looking Sock Monkey
Bus, Sabrina Hail Mary
Bus, Sabrina Our Father
Callen, Barry L. Discerning the Divine: God in Christian Theology
Camp, Kathryn Page In God We Trust: How the Supreme Court’s First Amendment Decisions Affect...
Canham, Elizabeth Ask the Animals: Spiritual Wisdom from All God’s Creatures
Cannavo, Terri So, You’re Not Mother Teresa: Acts of Kindness and Gifts from the Heart
Capps, Donald Young Clergy: A Biographical-Developmental Study
Carlson, Drew Attack of the Turtle
Cecka, Melanie Jan Karon Presents Cynthia Coppersmith’s Violet Comes To Stay
Chapman, Luke The World Around Us
Chilton, Bruce Mary Magdalene: A Biography
Chittister, Joan D. The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman's Life
Cline, Sandra Pug Sheridan
Cohen, Joel David and Bathsheba: Through Nathan's Eyes
Cohen, Norman J. Moses and the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective...
Copeland, Kathe Martin Mama’s Going to Heaven Soon
Copeland, Lori A Case of Nosy Neighbors
Countryman, L. William Run, Shepherds, Run: Poems for Advent and Christmas
Curtis, Ken Reflections on Psalm 23 for People with Cancer
Cymbala, Jim When God’s People Pray: Six Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer
Davis, Christine Old Dog and the Christmas Wish
Dawn, Marva J. The Sense of the Call
Dayringer, Richard, et als. The Image of God and the Psychology of Religion
Dennis, Jeanne, et als. Marta’s Promise
Dewey, David A User’s Guide to Bible Translations
Dien, Mawil Izzi Islamic Law: From Historical Foundations to Contemporary Practice
DiMaria, Megan Searching for Spice
Dingwall, Cindy More Bible Time with Kids: 200+ Bible-Based Activities to Use with Children
Don, Megan Falling Into the Arms of God: Meditations with St. Teresa of Avila
Dowley, Tim The Kregel Bible Atlas
Downing, David C. Into the Region of Awe: Mysticism in C.S. Lewis
Doyle, Christopher The Story of Easter
Drazin, Israel Onkelos on the Torah: Understanding the Biblical Text: Exodus
Drew, Anne Marie Praying Thieves and the God Who Loves Them No Matter What
Dunnam, Maxie D. Cultivating a Thoughtful Faith
Duffy, Eamon The Creed in the Catechism: The Life of God for Us
Duran, Nicole. Wilkinson Having Men for Dinner: Biblical Women’s Deadly Banquets
Duriez, Colin The C. S. Lewis Chronicles: The Indispensable Biography of the Creator of Narnia
Duriez, Colin A Field Guide to Harry Potter
Earle, Mary C. The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness
Easwaran, Eknath Strength in the Storm: Creating Calm in Difficult Times
Echols, James I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King and the Future of Multicultural America
Egan, Hope Holy Cow!: Does God Care About What We Eat?
Ehrich, Tom Just Wondering, Jesus: 100 Questions People Want to Ask
Everts, Don God in the Flesh
FamilyNet Television The Changing Face of Worship: The Church in a Postmodern World
Finley, Guy Let Go and Live in the Now: Awaken the Peace, Power and Happiness in Your Heart
Flesher, Paul V. M., et als. Film and Religion: An Introduction
Fox, Mem Whoever You Are / Quienquiera que seas
Funk, Mary Margaret Humility Matters for Practicing the Spiritual Life
Gaither, Gloria He Started the Whole World Singing
Gasaway, Laura N. Get Copyright Right
Germany, Rebecca In the Kitchen With Mary & Martha
Gernes, Sonia What You Hear in the Dark
Gillman, Neil Traces of God: Seeing God in Torah, History, and Everyday Life
Gladwell, Malcolm Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Gladwell, Malcolm The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Glaser, Linda Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hannukah
Glover, Voyle A. Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders
Gordon, David J. Imagining the End of Life in Post-Enlightenment Poetry
Goulart, Frances Sheridan God Has No Religion: Blending Traditions for Prayer
Gould, Leslie Beyond the Blue
Greer, Ronald J. Markings on the Windowsill: A Book about Grief That’s Really about Hope
Griffith, William H. More Than a Parting Prayer: Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying
Grimes, Nikki At Jerusalem’s Gate: Poems of Easter
Gritsch, Eric W. The Wit of Martin Luther
Gunn, Robin Jones Gardenias for Breakfast
Haag, Herbert, et al Great Couples of the Bible
Hakakian, Roya Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran
Hansen, Marsha My Soul is a Witness! The Message of the Spirituals in Word and Song
Hartz, Gary W. Spirituality and Mental Health: Clinical Applications
Hatton, Jean Betsy: The Dramatic Biography of Prison Reformer Betsy Fry
Henkes, Kevin A Good Day
Hendricks, Patricia Hungry Souls, Holy Companions: Mentoring a New Generation of Christians
Hill, Jonathan What Has Christianity Ever Done for Us?
Hill, Karen All God's Creatures
Hill, Karen Ava, the One and Only: Everyone Is Special
Hill, Karen Finding the Golden Ruler: Thinking of Others
Hill, Karen I Am Good at Being Me: God’s Big Plan
Hill, Karen What Makes God Smile?
Hodges, Margaret Moses
Holberg, Jennifer L., ed. Shouts and Whispers: Twenty-one Writers Speak about Their Writing and Their Faith
Holcomb, Justin S., ed. Christian Theologies of Scripture: A Comparative Introduction
Hoog, Mark E. Dream Machine: Another Growing Field Adventure
House, Catherine Where Did Grandad Go?
Hsu, Albert Y. The Suburban Christian: Finding Spiritual Vitality in the Land of Plenty
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity, and Put-Downs
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod It’s Up to You…What Do You Do?
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod Keepin’ It Real: A Young Teen Talks With God
Humphrey, Sandra McLeod More If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do?
Jackson, Christal M. Women of Color Pray: Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage
Jeffs, Stephanie Jenny: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Sibling
Jeffs, Stephanie Josh: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Friend
Jeffs, Stephanie Who’s Who in the Bible
Jensen, Jane Richardson She Who Prays: A Woman’s Interfaith Prayer Book
John, J., and Mark Stibbe A Bundle of Laughs: An A-Z of the Funniest and Shrewdest Comments, Quips and...
Jules, Jacqueline Noah and the Ziz
Jules, Jacqueline The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle
Justice, William G. Training Guide for Visiting the Sick: More Than a Social Call
Kenney, Cindy, et al. Veggie Bible Dictionary
King, Mike Presence-Centered Youth Ministry:Guiding Students into Spiritual Formation
Kingsbury, Karen Family
Kingsbury, Karen Sarah's Song
Kirkwood, Neville A. A Hospital Handbook on Multiculturalism and Religion
Kirkwood, Neville A. The Lay Pastoral Worker’s Hospital Handbook
Kirkwood, Neville A. Pastoral Care to the Aged: A Handbook for Visitors
Koester, Nancy The History of Christianity in the United States
Kowalski, Gary Revolutionary Spirits: The Enlightened Faith of America’s Founding Fathers
Kukoff, Lydia Choosing Judaism
Kushner, Lawrence In God’s Hands
Lacy, Donald Charles Collected Works of Donald Charles Lacy
Lamberth, Minnie Life With Strings Attached
Landau, Elaine Celebrate the First Thanksgiving With Elaine Landau
Landau, Elaine Witness the Salem Witchcraft Trials with Elaine Landau
Lane, Charles R. Ask, Thank, Tell
Laufer, Nathan The Genesis of Leadership: What the Bible Teaches Us about Vision...
Laufer, Nathan Leading the Passover Journey
LeDai, Marlee Go Girl: Finding Adventure Wherever Your Travels Lead.
Leigh, Susan K. Happy Birthday: God's Blessings to You!
Leigh, Susan K. The Town That Forgot About Christmas
Lewis, Beverly What is Heaven Like?
Lewis, Hal M. A Jewish Approach to Leadership
Limburg, James Encountering Ecclesiastes: A Book for our Time
Lliteras, D.S. The Master of Secrets
Losch, Richard R. The Uttermost Part of the Earth: A Guide to Places in the Bible
Lucado, Max Webster the Scaredy Spider: It’s About Being Brave
Luther, Martin From Heaven Above: A Christmas Carol by Martin Luther
MacArthur, John. Nelson The Heart of the Bible: Explore the Power of Key Bible Passages
MacHaffie, Barbara J. Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition (Second Edition)
Mackall, Dandi Daley The Shepherd’s Christmas Story
Mackall, Dandi Daley Three Wise Women of Christmas
Maeker, Nancy Ending Poverty: A 20/20 Vision; A Guide for Individuals and Congregations
Magnusson, Sally Glorious Things: My Hymns for Life
Maguire, Daniel C. A Moral Creed for All Christians
Marcus, Ivan G. The Jewish Life Cycle: Rites of Passage from Biblical to Modern Times
Markham, Ian Christian Hope, Christian Practice: A Funeral Guide
Markos, Louis Lewis Agonistes
Marlow, Susan K. Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home
Matthaei, Sondra Higgins Formation in Faith: The Congregational Ministry of Making Disciples
Matthews, John W. Anxious Souls Will Ask: The Christ-Centered Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Matthews, Shelly Violence in the New Testament
Matthews, Victor H. The Old Testament: Text and Context
Maxwell-Stuart, P. G. Chronicle of the Popes: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Papacy
McCarty, Julia Freshman Fifteen: A College Guide to Staying Healthy, Happy, and Holy
McElroy, Lisa Tucker Love, Lizzie
McEntyre, Marilyn Chandler The Color of Light
McGinnis, Mark W. The Wisdom of the Benedictine Elders
McWilliams, Warren Where is the God of Justice? Biblical Perspectives on Suffering
Meacham, Jon American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation
Mead, Loren B. A Change of Pastors: And How It Affects Your Congregation
Metso, Sarianna The Serekh Texts
Moorman, John A., ed. Running a Small Library: A How-to-Do-It Manual
Morning Light Media The Story of the Selfish Giant
Morris, J. N. Renewed by the Word
Moser, Nancy Solemnly Swear
Mulder, Martin Jan, ed. Mikra: Text, Translation, Reading & Interpretation
Mullins, Edwin Cluny: In Search of God’s Lost Empire
Neff, Blake J. A Pastor’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication: The Other Six Days
Nelson, David W. Judaism, Physics and God
Nelson, Kadir We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Netting, F. Ellen Faith-Based Initiatives and Aging Services
Noel, James A., ed. The Passion of the Lord: African American Reflections
Norris, Gunilla A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul
Novak, David Talking With Christians: Musings of a Jewish Theologian
O’Neill, Jennifer A Fall Together
Oren, Michael B. Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East; 1776 to the Present
Orenstein, Walter. Teach Me About God: The Meaning and Significance of the Name of God
Paraclete Video The Power of Forgiveness
Partridge, Christopher Introduction to World Religions
Pennock, Michael Francis Ready for College: Everything You Need to Know
Peterson, Eugene H. The Christmas Troll
Peterson, Eugene H. Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology
Peterson, Eugene H. The Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways that Jesus Is the Way
Polich, Laurie Dive Into Living Water: 50 Devotions for Teens on the Gospel of John
Polich, Laurie I Am Not Ashamed: 50 Devotions for Teens on Romans
Polich, Laurie In the Beginning: 50 Devotions for Teens on Genesis
Pope John Paul II Memory and Identity: Conversations at the Dawn of a Millennium
Powell, Mark Allan. Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News About Living a Generous Life
Preston, Rhoda Abingdon’s Books of the Bible Games
Price, Joseph L. Rounding the Bases: Baseball and Religion in America
Pruzansky, Steven A Prophet for Today: Contemporary Lessons from the Book of Yehoshua
Reed, Stephanie Across the Wide River
Reed, Wendy, et als. All Out of Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality
Rigas, Jim Christianity Without Fairy Tales: When Science and Religion Merge
Robertson, Anne Blowing the Lid Off the God-Box: Opening Up to a Limitless Faith
Rocheleau, Nicole Ryan, Me, and the Mysterious Book
Romer, Thomas The So-Called Deuteronomistic History: A Sociological, Historical, and...
Rosenthal, Betsy R. It’s Not Worth Making a Tzimmes Over!
Rubietta, Jane Resting Place: A Personal Guide to Spiritual Retreats
Rupp, Joyce The Circle of Life: The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons
Rutledge, Fleming The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien’s Divine Design in The Lord of the Rings
Salmon, Marilyn J. Preaching Without Contempt: Overcoming Unintended Anti-Judaism
Sawyer, Nanette Hospitality: The Sacred Art: Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of...
Schaper, Donna E. Prayers for Lent, Easter, and Pentecost
Schaap, James C. Startling Joy: Seven Magical Stories of Christmas
Seidman, Lauren What Makes Someone a Jew?
Shapiro, Lisa Wood Another Story
Shaw, Luci The Crime of Living Cautiously: Hearing God’s Call to Adventure
Sheinkin, Steve The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom and Wit in...
Shepherd, J. Barrie Faces at the Manger
Shore, Jacques J. M. Friday Night with the Pope
Sidebotham, Jay The Old Testament from A-Z: A Spirited Romp Through the Hebrew Scriptures
Siegel, Bernie S. 101 Exercises for the Soul: A Divine Workout Plan for Body, Mind and Soul
Silf, Margaret The Gift of Prayer: Embracing the Sacred in the Everyday
Silf, Margaret Wise Choices: A Spiritual Guide to Making Life’s Decisions
Singer, Maurene A Place in the Sky
Sire, James W. Praying the Psalms of Jesus
Skolnik, Linda The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery
Skrade, Kristofer, ed. The Christian Handbook for Pastors
Skrade, Kristofer, ed. The Christian Handbook on Marriage
Smith, Michael Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah for Christians
Sonsino, Rifat, ed. The Many Faces of God: A Reader of Modern Jewish Theologies
Sparks, Kenton L. Ancient Texts for the Study of the Hebrew Bible: A Guide to the Background Literature
Spatzeck-Olsen, Charity A Place Prepared: Helping Children Understand Death and Heaven
Spatzeck-Olsen, Charity When Your Parent Needs You: A Guide to Positive Growth When Caring for...
Spelman, Cornelia Maude When I Miss You
Spencer, Katherine Saving Grace
Spinelli, Eileen City Angel
Stafford, Tim Surprised by Jesus: His Agenda for Changing Everything in A.D. 30 and Today
Starr, Mirabai, Trans. Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life
Stibbe, Alie All Stitched Up: Wit and Wisdom for Today’s Woman
Stohs, Anita Reith Oh, Come, Little Children
Sullivan, Jacqueline Levering Annie's War
Sutherland, Arthur I Was a Stranger: A Christian Theology of Hospitality
Svennungsen, Ann M., ed. Awakened to a Calling: Reflections on the Vocation of Ministry
Sweeney, Jon M. Born Again and Again: Surprising Gifts of a Fundamentalist Childhood
Sweeney, Jon M. The Lure of Saints: A Protestant Experience of Catholic Tradition
Sweeney, Jon M. The St. Clare Prayer Book: Listening for God’s Leading
Taylor, Jeannie St. John Out at Home
Thomas, Kim Potluck: Parables of Giving, Taking, and Belonging
Tolle, Eckhart Eckhart Tolle’s Findhorn Retreat: Stillness Amidst the World
Twerski, Abraham J. A Taste of Nostalgia: Tales and Recipes
Valente, Judith, ed. Twenty Poems to Nourish Your Soul
VanDuivendyk, Tim P. The Unwanted Gift of Grief: A Ministry Approach
Vander Zee, Ruth Eli Remembers
Vanier, Jean Befriending the Stranger
Walker, Barbara J. The Librarian’s Guide to Developing Christian Fiction Collections for Children
Wall, Wilma The Jade Bracelet
Wallace, Mark I. Finding God in the Singing River: Christianity, Spirit, Nature
Walter, Debbie Introducing Russell
Walter, Mildred Pitts Alec’s Primer
Waltz, Mark L. First Impressions: Creating Wow Experiences in Your Church
Warburton, Olivia, ed. Hear Our Prayer: A Collection of Classic Prayers
Warrington, Keith Discovering the Holy Spirit in the New Testament
Water, Mark, ed. Encyclopedia of Prayer and Praise
Watkins, Tony Dark Matter: Shedding Light on Philip Pullman’s Trilogy His Dark Materials
Watson, Jan Troublesome Creek
Welsh, T. K. The Unresolved
White, James Emery Serious Times: Making Your Life Matter in an Urgent Day
Wilder, Terry L. Pseudonymity, the New Testament, and Deception
Wiley, Tatha Paul and the Gentile Women: Reframing Galatians
Wilson, Edward O. The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth
Winter, Jeanette The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
Wolak, Arthur J. Forced Out: The Fate of Polish Jewry in Communist Poland
Wolfson, Ron God’s To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth
Wong, Kristin Swick Carried Safely Home: The Spiritual Legacy of an Adoptive Family
Wormell, Chris The Wild Girl
Wright, Nigel Goring A Theology of The Dark Side: Putting the Power of Evil in its Place
Wright, N. T. Evil and the Justice of God
Wright, Robert B. The Psalms of Solomon: A Critical Edition of the Greek Text
Wright, Vinita Hampton The Soul Tells a Story: Engaging Creativity with Spirituality in the Writing Life
Wright, Sally Ann Where Do Babies Come From?
Yearwood, Mary Margaret In Their Hearts: Inspirational Alzheimer’s Stories


















































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