Tag Archives: New Hope Publishers

Trolls and Truth: 14 Realities About Today’s Church that We Don’t Want to See

“The church of Jesus Christ exists to be a sign of the kingdom of God in the culture in which it exists.  It is the light and hope in a reprobate world that suggest there is an alternative worldview where giving, losing, serving, and turning our cheeks are higher values than hoarding, gaining, controlling, and …

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January 11, 2010 – 1:13 pm | By joshrhone | Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , | View Comments

Book Review: “The Nehemiah Factor”

The Nehemiah Factor: 16 Characteristics of a Missional Leader, by Dr. Frank Page, is what one might consider an extended response to the question- “Can revival come through truly missional leaders of genuine faith?” In the book, Dr. Page uses sixteen chapters to set forth what he believes to be the sixteen qualities of a …

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October 27, 2009 – 4:30 pm | By joshrhone | Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , | View Comments

Book Review: “This Is Your Brain on Joy”

Tragically, too often in religious circles we’ve been trying to pray away or spiritualize a brain problem- assuming (however well-intentioned) that we or someone else has a sin problem. Or a character flaw. Or a root of bitterness. Or worse, a demon. (p. 9) Growing up in the church and, now, serving as a pastor …

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July 2, 2009 – 4:19 pm | By joshrhone | Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , | View Comments