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Archive: January 2008

Time to get realEditorial

Issue published January 2008 Author John Buckeridge

John Buckeridge takes stock.

Evangelicals UnitedFeature

Issue published January 2008 Author Andy Peck

Andy Peck examines the characteristics of seven evangelical tribes and considers the negative impact on church unity of the dividing lines we have drawn.

Hope for the nationFeature

Issue published January 2008 Author Ruth Dickinson

This year marks the launch of what could be the largest Christian social action project the UK has ever seen. Ruth Dickinson considers the potential impact of Hope08.

How green is your church?Feature

Issue published January 2008 Author Ruth Dickinson

Following last month’s feature on climate change, Ruth Dickinson visits two churches which are determined to take better care of God’s creation.

Aspects of the AtonementReview

Issue published January 2008 Author I Howard Marshall

If you are doing a PhD on the atonement, this book is for you.

CondemnedReview

Issue published January 2008 Author Mark Rowan

This is the enthralling testimony of a violent and aggressive Leeds gang leader whose life revolved around drugs, theft and broken relationships until an encounter with Jesus revolutionised him forever.

Darkest England and the Way Back InReview

Issue published January 2008 Author Gary Bishop

Experience always counts. Gary Bishop and the Eden Project people have jumped into the deep end of Christian ministry to and among the poor in England

Incomparable: Exploring the Character of GodReview

Issue published January 2008 Author Andrew Wilson

Aiming to provide “heavy logs” to fuel worship, this book about God is unashamedly theological.

Jesus of Nazareth: from the Baptism in the Jordan to the TransfigurationReview

Issue published January 2008 Author Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI

This is a wonderful, scholarly book written by Benedict XVI, not as Pope, but as one theologian among many.

The Bite-Sized BibleReview

Issue published January 2008 Author Andy Bianchi

Points for effort! This is essentially a children’s Bible for adults.

Dumb DogsReview

Issue published January 2008 Artist Paul Poulton Project

After two decades of gigging, Poulton’s 10th full album brings to us a warm, guitar-driven rock set, sometimes funky, sometimes bluesy.

Even heroes need a parachuteReview

Issue published January 2008 Artist This Beautiful Republic

“T The name This Beautiful Republic signifies a kingdom of faith and love,” says Ben Okin, the band’s lead vocalist.

I ‘Love’ 2 WorshipReview

Issue published January 2008 Artist Various Artists

Releases like this are a bit like marzipan – you either love them or you hate them.

Watching meReview

Issue published January 2008 Artist Philippa Hanna

Unlike it says on the proverbial tin, these dozen ditties are not overtly stamped with the warning: ‘Caution! Contains real gospel challenge!’

The day I surrendered my eating disorder to GodThe Day I

Issue published January 2008 Author Lucinda van der Hart

Kim Hemsley tells Lucinda van der Hart about her ten year battle with eating disorders.

Get a lifeWebwatch

Issue published January 2008 Author John Allan

John Allan investigates the rise of ‘life coaches’.