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Living the Old Testament World

Euangelion (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Check out this video by Zondervan on John Walton and the new Zondervan Illustrated Background Bible Commentary. It scores a 12.4 on the "craic-o-meter".

Christmas Comes Early: A Contextual Junkie in Paradise

CRN.Info and Analysis (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

It was with great anticipation that I opened a package that appeared on my doorstep a couple of weeks ago – an advance copy of the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 1 (Genesis – Deuteronomy) – which is part of the complete Old Testament Set released this past Monday. You see, my good buddy, [...]

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance...

A Simple Walk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Slow Burn Zondervan (October 1, 2009) by Mary DeMuth ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary E. DeMuth is an expert in Pioneer Parenting. She enables Christian parents to navigate our changing culture when their families left no good faith examples to follow. Her parenting books include Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House, 2007),...

How Deadly Viper Character Assassins Undermines its Message with Co-opted Culture

God's Politics (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

An open letter to Zondervan and to Mike Foster and Jud Wilhite, authors of Deadly Viper Character Assassin: A Kung Fu Survival Guide for Life and Leadership . Let me begin by stating that I applaud the intent and subject matter of…

A Slow Burn by Mary DeMuth is up on CFBA!

Edgy Inspirational Author blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Slow Burn Zondervan (October 1, 2009) by Mary DeMuth ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary E. DeMuth is an expert in Pioneer Parenting. She enables Christian parents to navigate our changing culture when their families left no good faith examples to follow. Her parenting books include Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House, 2007),...

New Releases for November

Favorite PASTimes (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

Now that the time has changed and it's getting dark so early, you have an even better reason to curl up at night with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and and a good book. We have a short list of new releases for November, but they look like some great choices. Here they are from ACFW (all genres): 1. A Silent Pursuit , by Lynette Eason from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. Gina Santino has something...

• New releases by ACFW authors for November 2009! - Edgy Inspirational Author blog

Last Breath (Rayne Series #2) by Brandilyn & Amberly Collins

Me, My Muse and I (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or...

• FIRST: Last Breath by Brandilyn and Amberly Collins - My Friend Amy
• Last Breath by Brandilyn and Amberly Collins - Books, movies, and Chinese Food

Last Breath By Brandilyn And Amberly Collins

My Christian Fiction Blog (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009

I finished this novel last night and it was an entertaining read. I didn't think it was as scary as the prequel since there was no dead body in the beginning. But, there were unique aspects of the story that'll make you keep turning the pages. 1. There's a sweet love story that takes place in the nineties with Rayne and her boyfriend (Shaley's dad) 2. Gang warfare is an unusual element that gives this...

Book of the Week: Cooperative economics from an evangelical point of view

P2P Foundation (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

As Wendell Berry says, we live in an economy that is based on the seven deadly sins. Book: God’s Economy: Redefining the Health & Wealth Gospel. By Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. Zondervan, 2009 An intriguing book, so I asked the author, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a number of questions, to which he gracefully responded. Interview: “1. Why exactly do you use the concept [...]

The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (2009): An Overview

Ancient Hebrew Poetry (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009

ZIBBC is built around the contention that interpretation of an ancient text like the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament “requires us to fill in the gaps,” that is, to identify insofar as possible the shared assumptions that made full-orbed communication...

My review of Snow Melts in Spring by Deborah Vogts

Edgy Inspirational Author blog (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009

About the book: Mattie Evans, a young veterinarian in rural Kansas, saves a horse injured in a terrible accident. But she also finds herself tending the wounded relationship between a prodigal son and his ailing father. Love, conflict, forgiveness, and renewal drive the first book of the Seasons of the Tallgrass series. My review: Snow Melts in Spring is a good romance packed with tender moments between...

The McDonaldization of YS?

the G sides (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009

If you haven’t heard by now, let me help you get the rock that you’re living under off of you. Mark Oestreicher – lovingly referred to as “Marko” – was ‘released’ by Youth Specialties on Monday by Zondervan. I’ll pause a minute and let that sink in. There’s much that isn’t known [...]

Illustrated Bible Commentary Series

Kouya Chronicle (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

Zondervan have put the Genesis volume of their new illustrated commentary series online. I’ve not had time for more than a cursory look at it, but what I’ve seen is very impressive. I’m also more than impressed with the interface that they use for showing the book, it’s very clever. It is only available till [...]

Mark Oestreicher is Leaving Youth Specialities

emergesque (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

Read the Zondervan Press Release here . Mark 's a friend and I was sad to hear this. However, I feel confident that he will soon find a new platform for his kingdom service.

NIV Stewardship Study Bible

Acton Institute PowerBlog (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009

Ahead of it’s “official” release date of Nov. 1, 2009, the NIV Stewardship Study Bible and Effective Stewardship DVD Curriculum can be found on the shelves of most major book retailers around the country. Zondervan’s release of these foundational resources is the result of a strategic partnership of the Stewardship Council and the Acton Institute working to bring the Biblical...