Tag Archives: books

The Cross of Christ

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Wayne Rice

This time of year I usually try to observe Lent by engaging in a spiritual discipline of some kind that will help me to focus on the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. This year I … Continue reading →

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Johnny Cash: The Life

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Wayne Rice

I just finished reading Johnny Cash: The Life by Robert Hilbum and I must say I hated reaching the book’s end, not just because it ends with Cash’s death but because it was such a terrific read. Hilburn is a … Continue reading →

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The Morning Prayer of John R.W. Stott

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Wayne Rice

I recently finished Roger Steer’s biography of the late Anglican pastor and renowned author John R.W. Stott titled Basic Christian. Thank you InterVarsity Press for sending this book to me during the Christmas season. What an amazing, full and exemplary … Continue reading →

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Gospel Reading

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Wayne Rice

The December 2011 issue of Christianity Today featured an article by Anthony Baker, a theology professor at the Seminary of the Southwest titled “Learning to Read the Gospel Again” with the subtitle “How to address our anxiety about losing the … Continue reading →

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I Need to Laugh More

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Wayne Rice

I’ve been reading Garrison Keillor’s latest book Pilgrims and as he usually does in his books, he makes me smile. I was reading at home this week and my wife Marci heard me chuckling out loud to myself and asked … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Reinventing Youth Ministry [Again]

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Wayne Rice

Since my book Reinventing Youth Ministry [Again] came out last month it has received a few very positive reviews that have been very encouraging to me. To tell you the truth, I was worried about how this book would be … Continue reading →

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Reinventing Youth Ministry [Again]

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Wayne Rice

Last year I wrote a book summarizing pretty much all that I have to say about the past, present and future of youth ministry. The book is titled Reinventing Youth Ministry [Again]: From Bells and Whistles to Flesh and Blood … Continue reading →

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My latest book, er, libro.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Wayne Rice

Zondervan informed me a while back that my book (series) Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks was going out of print. So I was a bit surprised when they sent me the latest edition of it in the mail this week … Continue reading →

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Help Choose the Cover of My New Book

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Standard Publishing has asked for some feedback on two cover designs for my new book Generation to Generation. What do you think? Which do you like best? Keep in mind that this is a book for parents. Click on the … Continue reading →

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Shameless Plug for My New Book

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I have a new book which just came out titled Engaging Parents as Allies, a book for youth workers on how to work with parents. It’s part of a three-book series called “Youth Ministry in the Trenches” which the publisher … Continue reading →

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