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by Matthew Vines Convergent Books, New York, N.Y. 224 pages REVIEWED BY JONATHAN SAUR When I was 20 years old, I asked..
All Saints Day, in the Catholic tradition, is when those who are officially declared “saints” by a sitting pope are all honored..
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by Michael S. Northcott Wm. B Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids Mich. 352 pages REVIEWED BY ANDREW PLOCHER Michael Northcott is..
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There is a commonality for those of us who are hopelessly optimistic about our country and always in support of its elected..
edited by Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, Ronald J. Allen and Dale P. Andrews Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 510 pages REVIEWED BY DAVID..
It’s always a bit of risk when the filmmakers go for “sexy/creepy.” There’s a push/pull dynamic in this film that seeks to..
Dallas, Texas September 11, 2014 Dan Stevens, star of “The Guest,” and Ron Salfen, on behalf of the Presbyterian Outlook Presbyterian..
Dallas, Texas September 11, 2014 Adam Wingard, director of “The Guest,” Simon Barrett, writer of “The Guest” and Ron Salfen, on behalf..
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I know a couple who, like the couple in this film, seem to have a really good relationship. They talk regularly. They..
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