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...

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...

Many believe the ideal adventure tale features a gradual build-up with a complex plot that enchants readers until the climactic reveal. This classic structure is a favored approach for many authors. However, Robbie Wayne Gussenhoven thinks differently. According to this author, the ultimate story is...

Tripping into Love: One Man’s Life of Miracles with Jesus by Dale N. Alter with Sally Hanan is a heartfelt spiritual memoir chronicling a life transformed by faith, divine encounters, and perseverance. Dale’s story begins with a powerful vision of Christ during an acid trip,...

Lee Ann Rubsam’s The Intercessor’s Companion provides a well-organized, handy reference featuring numerous spiritually encouraging, relevant Scripture verses that address a wide range of prayer concerns/needs for ourselves and others. The book is simply structured and very easy to follow. The first half concentrates on...

In The Soul’s Awakening by Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy, Charlotte Elisabeth chooses a medically assisted death to end her suffering, only to awaken in a bizarre unreality in which nothing is as it should be. Rather than finding peace, she is thrust into a perplexing existence...

The Divine Adventure by Zelise stems from a thoughtful discussion between the author and two artificial intelligence assistants, Sage and Ethan. Their interactions go deeper than "Why are we here?" and expand on why God felt the need to create in the first place, getting...