COVER STORY: America is opening up to our LGBTQ neighbors, thanks in part to allies like Dr. David Gushee.

Dr. Gushee saw this coming—

A rec0rd-breaking embrace of LGBTQ candidates nationwide.

THE NEWS FLASH THIS WEEK was striking: “This election made history for the diversity of candidates running. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people ran for office in all 50 states for the first time.” At our Front Edge publishing house, we are encouraged by this news because we publish the most influential book helping Christian families to welcome their LGBTQ relatives, friends, coworkers and neighbors: Changing Our Mind. Please read our Cover Story this week and share it with friends and family who want to encourage more welcoming communities.

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What’s the importance of a memorable book cover?

It leaps into your mind’s eye?

WANT SOME FUN READING and VIEWING? Here’s a celebration of the brilliant kinds of book covers artist Rick Nease has been designing for our publishing house.

 

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Holidays & Festivals

 

Christmas is coming, especially from the East

EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS around the world begin looking toward Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus, this week as the annual Fast of the Nativity begins. Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton has the story, including links to a couple of convenient apps that provide daily readings from the Orthodox tradition.

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WANT TO SEE ALL OF THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS?—It’s easy to find our annual calendar of global observances. Just remember the web address: InterfaithHolidays.com

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Why are teens ignorant of the Bible?

 

Consider asking a teen you know …

AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST and AUTHOR Bill Tammeus writes some of the most thought-provoking columns about religion in America—as demonstrated by how many people wind up widely sharing his articles. Recently, he shared some intriguing data about teen-agers and their experiences with the Bible, including their attitudes toward these scriptures. This is a column well worth reading and sharing with friends.

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Click this movie still to read Ed McNulty’s review of the movie Armageddon Time, co-starring Anthony Hopkins.

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Faith & Film

ED McNULTY, for decades, has published reviews, magazine articles and books exploring connections between faith and film. Most of his work is freely published. Ed supports his work by selling the Visual Parables Journal, a monthly magazine packed with discussion guides to films. This resource is used coast-to-coast by individuals who love the movies and by educators, clergy and small-group leaders.

Here are some of Ed’s most recent free reviews and columns:

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