We have winners! And there will be more…

I realize that it wasn't easy to try to post a comment on my site for the last couple of weeks.  In fact, it was impossible! That's because I changed my domain name server.  Some of my posts got lost in the process — and all of the comments you  made.  But I am...

Book Review: The Mystery of the Cross

The Mystery of the Cross:  Bringing Ancient Christian Images to Life is a new book written by Judith Couchman (IVP.) This book is a treasure-trove of information, iconic representations, and insight.  It traces the history of the beloved symbol of Christianity from...

Reason #127: LDS teachings about prayer

Joseph Smith taught that all forms of prayer were ineffective if they were not couched in the format of the LDS Prayer Circle in a Mormon temple.  Explore the evidences for this claim, as well as the contention that this practice was Gnostic as well.  My...

What’s a cult? What’s “cult fiction”?

What”‘s a cult? And what”‘s “cult fiction”? Some people think its any religion that”‘s more demanding than their own, or that has elements they feel are “strange.” But this blog focuses on pseudo-Christian...

Steven James novel

The Pawn: The Bowers Filesby Steven JamesPublished by Revell BooksReviewed by Jake ChismSteven James takes us into the world of FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers in this exceptional psychological thriller. A serial killer is at large in the Appalachian area of North...