The Science and Spirit of Joy sets out to connect two ways of talking about happiness. John Stanczak first defines positive psychology as a research field that studies the conditions that support well-being, talking about how it took shape through people like Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi....

Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study by Benjamin Nieves Carrasquillo Jr. presents biblical interpretation through historical, linguistic, and cultural analysis, emphasizing the distinction between hermeneutics, exegesis, and eisegesis. He traces Christianity’s evolution from Yahusha and Pharisaic Judaism, considering the influence of Roman...

Although vices like drugs and alcohol may offer the illusion of freedom from the everyday rigors of life, the false promise of instant gratification ends up bringing a cycle of torment into a person's life that is difficult to escape. According to author Rodney V....

Rick Smith’s The Scapegoat explains the biblical concept of Jesus as a substitute who takes on humanity’s guilt and punishment, using the metaphor of a scapegoat. He details how sin entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience, leading to humanity’s separation from God and...

Michael Trudeau’s The Absurd Christian looks at suffering, meaning, and suicide through philosophy and Christian theology. Trudeau speaks on Camus, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and others on nihilism and absurdism, leaning into Camus’s rebellion against meaninglessness. Trudeau critiques secular and religious responses to suffering, saying that Christianity...

Paul Seng Chao grew up in war-torn Southeast Asia amid severe poverty and strife. His people used to rely on shaman practices to heal from illnesses, but it only led to loss and grief. After his parents' divorce, his mother struggled with mental health issues,...

Three Years by Dr. Drew M. Christian reflects on the impact of his father’s sudden death and how it shaped his spiritual journey, leading to an intentional Christian life modeled on Jesus’ three-year ministry. He emphasizes the distinction between justification and sanctification, outlining a progression...

To the Revival Generation: Gospel-Centered Reflections on Faith for Christian Teens & Young Adults by Russ Allen is a collection of essays drawn from the author’s 15 years in student ministry, aimed at amplifying spiritual development among younger Christians. Through it, he demonstrates a broader...

The Stranger’s Conflict by Brad Church offers a profound exploration of the internal spiritual battle experienced by believers in Christ. The book begins by addressing the universal human struggle to live righteously in a world seemingly dominated by the sinful nature inherited from Adam and...

Towards Heaven... For Better And For Worse is a collection of heartfelt Christian reflections on living with chronic pain by Anne Jorunn Syvertsen, featuring art by Janine Delport and Peggy Barranca. In her darkest moments, the author felt abandoned by God while experiencing pain and...