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Faith blooms in a lilac garden in Jane Kirkpatrick’s ‘Where Lilacs Still Bloom’

Award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick takes readers for the journey of a lifetime – the lifetime of Hulda Klager, wife, mother, gardener and amateur botanist – in her fictionalized biography “Where...

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GSN uses American Bible Challenge to enlighten, entertain

Where would you expect to find a game show called “The American Bible Challenge”? This delightful program aired tonight on GSN, the Game Show Network. Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, the game pits...

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An 'Unstoppable' faith guides a spirit-filled life (Photos)

One of the biggest advantages of being a book reviewer comes from the advance notice one receives on upcoming books. That’s the case with evangelist and inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic’s new book,...

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MS church uses pumpkins to reach out to neighbors (Photos)

The members of Central Baptist Church in McNeill, MS find ways to reach out to the community in many places. Most recently, they are finding an opportunity through the Youth Group’s Pumpkin...

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'Walking on Broken Glass' shares insights into pain, problems, triumphs

Leah Thornton has the perfect life, like something right out of a magazine. Her husband has a great job, she lives in a great home, she wears great clothes – she could be the cover girl for the modern...

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Christian science fiction/fantasy genre has new hero to follow

The late Arthur C. Clarke observed the similarity between magic and advanced technology. Now author Randy Blackwell builds on that similarity to create a world of amazing creatures and architecture in...

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Overcoming through faith - 'Blue grungies'

Blue grungies come in herds, in hordes, to sap the strength right from you.They daren’t come alone, you see, for fear of what you’ll do.Blue grungies tell such awful lies and say “Life...

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Devotions from the road of life: Thankful for new mercies every day

“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The...

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Flash mobs provide 21st century version of Christmas carolers (Photos)

Forget the quaint Victorian image of Christmas carolers. Flash mobs in shopping malls bring the musical tradition into the 21st century with a fanfare of joy. No more walking snow-line streets and...

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Faith community responds to CT school tragedy with calls to prayer, action

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, religious leaders offer a word of comfort to those who mourn and hope to those who look for answers.Pope Benedict XVI spoke through Cardinal...

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McNeill, MS praising God in midst of disaster (Photos)

Residents of Mississippi’s Pearl River County are whispering prayers of thanksgiving after a string of Christmas Day storms left part of the county in tatters. Much of the most intensive destruction...

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ROWAN reaches out in Christ's name in Uganda (Photos)

How do you reach out in Christ’s name to people on the other side of the world? Sure, you could write a check to a Christian aid organization. You could go on a mission trip. You could pray...

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A wealth of reading awaits in 'Harvest of Rubies' by Tessa Afshar

Author Tessa Afshar whisks readers into the Persian Empire a generation following the lifetime of Esther to weave a story of intrigue and romance. “Harvest of Rubies” takes us into the royal court...

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Pope's resignation offers chance for prayerful reflection (Video)

Take a look at the calendar of Pope Benedict XVI. It shows a schedule that would daunt many a younger man. Yet the Holy Father, a man nearing his 86th birthday, has maintained this pace since his...

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Coming this week: Max Lucado's 'Second Chances' offers assurances of God's love

Pastor and author Max Lucado brings his gift for relating traditional Bible stories to modern situations in the inspirational volume, "Second Chances: More Stories of Grace." With the ease of a...

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Gritty 'With or Without You' demonstrates the emotional costs of addiction

Childhood should be a safe and stable place. For too many children, the place holds shame and pain. Domenica Ruta was one of those children. She grew up in a household with a drug using, heavy...

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'Thunder Dog' puts personal face on events of 9/11 (Video)

Michael Hingson became blind as a result of oxygen treatment he received as a premature infant in 1950. Fortunately for Michael, he was born into a family that refused to hide him away in a home for...

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'The Secret Gospel of Ireland' shows the faith-based foundation of our world...

Of all the contributions credited to the sons and daughters of Ireland, perhaps the most sweeping claim of all is that made by James Behan and Leo Behan in their delightful history “The Secret Gospel...

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'Sisters of Mercy Flats' delivers historical romance with a Christian twist

Three nuns walk into a saloon. Not a bad start to a rowdy joke. Also not a bad start to a rousing western romance novel. In the case of "The Sisters of Mercy Flats," by prolific author Lori...

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Devotions from the road of life: I'm dirt (Photos)

“And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon...

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