By Joy Allmond Ronnie Floyd wants people to understand that all areas of their lives—spiritual, physical, emotional, financial and relational—are connected. And he wants to take this message beyond the congregation of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas, where he is senior pastor. His latest book, Living Fit: Making Your Life Count by Pursuing a Healthy You, released June … [Read more...]
Rainer helps churches become more hospitable
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Church members think of themselves as a welcoming bunch—but they tend to be friendly only to one another. Most guests feel as though they’ve crashed a private party, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Thom S. Rainer found after extensively surveying church visitors. His latest book, Becoming a Welcoming Church, released March … [Read more...]
Lifeway releases new Christian Standard Bible
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE — Lifeway Christian Resources released its newly revised Bible translation this week. The full text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is available at www.CSBible.com, with print versions releasing in early March. As a revision of the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), the CSB balances linguistic precision to the original languages and … [Read more...]
‘A Christ-Centered Wedding’ counters culture’s pressures
By Erin Roach NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Amid strong pressures from the modern wedding industry, evangelicals now have a practical guide as they seek to honor Christ and point others to the Gospel through one of the most important events of their lives. “A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day,” written by Catherine Strode Parks and her mother Linda Strode … [Read more...]
Thomas Project allows Lifeway customers to buy Bibles for South Asia
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Until the end of November, customers can walk away from a Lifeway store with a Bible of their own and, for an added donation, ensure an individual thousands of miles away has one as well. The Thomas Project is a joint venture with Lifeway Christian Stores, B&H Publishing and the International Mission Board to print and distribute at … [Read more...]
