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Caught in the Winds

by Jeff Friend

College life tends to be a time of awakening for most students. They are pursuing their dreams and opening their minds to new ideas and their hearts to new friends. Becoming a part of a school’s culture gives them a sense of belonging... Read More

Book Review

Caught in the Winds

by Jeff Friend

College life tends to be a time of awakening for most students. They are pursuing their dreams and opening their minds to new ideas and their hearts to new friends. Becoming a part of a school’s culture gives them a sense of belonging... Read More

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The Gideons

by Jeff Friend

A large variety of themes weave through The Gideons. Religion, man’s brutality and inhumanity, the bonds of love, power and control, and many other topics run throughout the novel. Violence abounds, and women are portrayed almost... Read More

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Getting Processed

by Jeff Friend

Many well-known preachers have written books expounding their views on how Christians should handle difficult times in their lives. While these thoughts may be helpful, they can seem like trite phrases of encouragement from some... Read More

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The Blessing of Adversity

by Jeff Friend

The mere mention of the word ‘adversity’ stirs up negative thoughts—trouble, pain, hard times. Not exactly the term that someone would expect to find coupled with ‘blessing.’ But Barry Black explains that Christians need to... Read More

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God's Will for the Rest of Us

by Jeff Friend

Many books are written by well-known preachers proclaiming how Christians can know “God’s will.” According to Tom Mayhew, those preachers usually limit their scope to service within the walls of the church. But most people don’t... Read More

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Miracle in Las Vegas

by Jeff Friend

Las Vegas may be famous for many things, but being a location for miracles would probably not rank very high on the list. Beyond the glitzy casinos and the steady flow of tourists dreaming of quick riches, lies a city beset with common... Read More

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Forgiving As We've Been Forgiven

by Jeff Friend

“I forgive you” can be easy words to say. Actually forgiving someone, however, often proves to be more difficult. Célestin Musekura and L. Gregory Jones have teamed up to provide compelling examples of true forgiveness and the... Read More

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