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Book Reviews
 Flanders book serious, not reverent
Flanders' Book of Faith is good entertainment for those who are unself-righteous enough to have a laugh at pop Christianity, says staff writer Mary Jacobs. Read review...
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 Journals tell about Oregon Mission
Seven Months to Oregon would prove valuable for anyone interested in the history of Methodism in the northwest U.S., says reviewer Michael McKenzie. Read review...
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 Book shows importance of ecumenical dialogue
As neighborhoods and daily interactions grow more religiously diverse, interfaith dialogue grows more important. Thomas Goodhue has a review of a book that serves as a good guide for where to begin. Read more...
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 Book helps families handle cancer crisis
Thomas Goodhue offers a review of Hope for Families of Children with Cancer, just in time for Pastoral Care Month this October. Read review...
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Music Reviews
 CD a strong, quiet groove
Amos Lee's mild-mannered sound is one of his strengths, and his new release Last Days at the Lodge makes the most of it, says reviewer Steve Morley. Read more...
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 'Life' a bittersweet mix
On previous albums, John Mellencamp's support of the downtrodden has sometimes been subtle, but his latest CD is more blatant about exploring the ills of society. Read more...
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 Emmylou returns to country roots
Emmylou Harris' new CD All I Intended to Be deals with romantic issues from a variety of perspectives, yet stays away from country clichés. Steve Morley has the review. Read more...
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 R.E.M. stirs embers of hope
R.E.M.'s new release Accelerate is a thinking man’s repurposing of late ‘70s punk rock, retaining some aggression but pushing positive action and belief in the possibility of change, says reviewer Steve Morley. Read more...
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History of Hymns
 Hymn explores paradoxes of faith
"Make Me a Captive, Lord" explores the many paradoxes of the Christian faith, including finding freedom in captivity to the Lord, says Michael Hawn. Read more...
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 British hymn kept its eyes on Heaven
“On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” conveys the feeling of excitedly marching forward toward eternal life, says Michael Hawn. Read more...
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 Hymn asks sacrifice of ‘worldly pleasure’
"Nothing Between" was one of many hymns written by Charles Tindley, who has been described as the "father of African American Hymnody." Michael Hawn gives the background. Read more...
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 Though composer unknown, hymn provides great comfort
"How Firm a Foundation" was written in an era when compilers of hymn collections did not carefully attribute authorship. But regardless of who wrote it, we do know the person had a deep knowledge of God's promises, says Michael Hawn. Read more...
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It's for Life!
 Attorney-pastor says Sunday school helps grow moral compass
A minister and former attorney says Sunday school is critical for developing a moral compass. Without it, many may believe that anything they can get away with is OK. Boyce Bowden has the story. Read more...
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Former systems analyst says all Sunday school lessons must be relevant
Sunday school provides a group of people with a caring community that can help class members discover how the Bible speaks to them personally. Boyce Bowdon tells the story. Read more...
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Four ways teachers and students can get more out of Sunday school
A workshop leader provides suggestions for getting more out of Sunday school, both as the student and as the teacher. Boyce Bowdon has the story. Read more...
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Jurisdictional executive loyal to Sunday school
As a child, a pastor, a conference executive and now a jurisdictional executive, David Severe has benefited from Sunday school at every stage of his life. Boyce Bowdon has this feature. Read more...
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A bishop joins Sunday school
Retired Bishop Joe Pennel talks about his return to Sunday school after 45 years of absence, and how that close-knit group makes a difference in the lives of its members. Read more...
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TV Reviews
 The Devil’s many faces
The documentary The History of the Devil explores the evolution of the Devil figure in Abrahamic lore, and the many ways it has been abused by church institutions. Thomas Goodhue has the review...
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 Great meaning drawn from devastating loss
The new PBS documentary Objects & Memory explores how great loss can give ordinary objects sacred meaning—and inspire people to do good works. Read more...
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Film Reviews
 Changeling swaps honest drama for clichés
Based on a true story, Changeling follows a woman in 1920s Los Angeles as she tries to uncover the truth of what happened to her missing child. Though the film has strong elements, it falls back on cliché too often, says Bill Fentum. Read review...
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 Documentary urges more 'compassionate' eating
Though it is filled with difficult imagery, Eating Mercifully offers consumers many ideas for compassionate eating, says Bill Fentum. Read review...
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 Miracle under fire
In Miracle at St. Anna, four American GIs come to understand miracles while hiding in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II. Ken Lowery has the review of this Spike Lee film. Read more...
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 Fireproof not so hot as big-screen drama
The Baptist church behind the 2006 football flick Facing the Giants is releasing another feature film. They have good intentions, says staff writer Bill Fentum—but intentions don't necessarily make a good movie. Read review...
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 Ghost flick shows nuance
While it’s a quirky comedy, Ghost Town is not a “hilarious” movie, says reviewer Ken Lowery. There are many laughs—but some of them are painful. Read more...
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