The Catalyst Box (08/30/08 - 13 Comments)
I don't know what the Catalyst Conference is and I don't know how they know who I am. A few days ago I went to my post office box and found there are a rather large package. I do not receive a lot of large boxes at the post office--it is usually either books or mysterious letters from conspiracy theorists who just *have* to let me know who is taking over the world and why...
ChurchMerch - The Bible Experience (01/20/07 - 21 Comments)
The Bible Experience is a unique product. Featuring a unique cast, it offers what is surely a unique recording of the Bible. Hear the words of the Bible brought to life like never before. Inspired By...The Bible Experience: New Testament Audio CD is a fully-dramatized reading of the Bible performed by an unprecedented ensemble of distinguished African-American actors, musicians, and personalities. The cast, including recognizable voices as Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, and Angela Bassett, reads...
ChurchMerch - The Outdoor Bible (01/06/07 - 25 Comments)
The Outdoor Bible is the flagship product for Bardin & Marsee Publishing, a small publishing company based in Canton, GA. Available in the New Testament and in the New American Standard Bible translation, this Bible's claim to fame is that it is designed for the great outdoors. Made to be used by the outdoorsman, the Bible is printed on durable, tear-resistant plastic material, making it fully waterproof and able to withstand the rigors of the...
ChurchMerch - The Original Love Song (12/23/06 - 9 Comments)
ChurchMerch is a new feature here at Challies Dot Com. Under this heading I intend to examine some of the merchandise that is being and will be marketed to Christians. I will expand a little bit beyond merchandise and may also examine movies, television shows and other media targeted at the "faith and values" crowd. As this audience grows, so too does the amount of material intended for it and we will no doubt see...
ChurchMerch - Your Best Life Now: The Game (11/15/06 - 78 Comments)
So a friend of mine saw a rather strange item on my Amazon wishlist and decided he would, as a bit of a gag I suppose, buy it for me. And so in today's mail I found a copy of "Your Best Life Now: The Game." The box declares that it is "Inspired by the #1 New York Times Bestseller" by Joel Osteen and says, "The 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential." I...
