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Book: Exploring Prosperity Preaching by Debra Mumford

An accessible, excellent evaluation of an emotional and explosive topic. This book moves the conversation in a helpful, necessary direction.

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Book: Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax (Part IV)

We must teach boys to value creativity over consumption. We must also identify markers of adulthood, celebrate them and ritualize them.

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Book: Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax (Part III)

In response to this book, I comment on four aspects of Extended Adolescence. Here are the first two: Education Reform and Teaching Boys to Fail Well.

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Book: Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax (Part II)

Dr. Sax’ final three factors contributing to Extended Adolescence: ADHD Medications, Endocrine Disruptors, and the loss of male community and manhood rituals.

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Book: Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax (Part I)

The first two of Dr. Sax’ five factors contributing to Extended Adolescence: changes at school and video games. Buy this book!

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Book: Forsaken by Thomas McCall

Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is the central event in the Christian story. What we believe about what happens in this short period shapes everything else we believe. Little has been more confusing for many Christians than what happened when Jesus died. When Jesus is on the cross, he cries out My God, My God! Why […]

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Book: Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith

No matter the time of year, Unholy Night is a Christmas story that tells the old, old story in a fresh, fun way, without compromising its revolutionary core.

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The Devil Wears Nada by Tripp York

The best book I’ve read in 2012. Hilarious, insightful and challenging. Learn how much you don’t actually know about the Devil!

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What Katniss Stole from Jesus

Katniss uses her body to resist the Capitol’s claims to own her. This echos Jesus’ crucifixion and models for us how to resist Empires today.

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Preview: The Devil Wears Nada by Tripp York

The best book I’ve read in 2012. Hilarious, insightful and challenging. Learn how much you don’t actually know about the Devil!