Christian Retailing

February 8, 2012 Print Email

Bargain books leader interviewed: Treasures Media founder Jerry Bloom discusses the Christian remaindered books market.
The (Racine, Wisc.) Journal Times

Book encourages Christian singles: Former radio host Jae Henderson penned a Christian romance novel “to inspire Christian singles, especially women, who are trying to live the Christian life, but who are dating and tying to find someone special."
USA Today

'New Wine' author dies: Author Keith Miller, whose “The Taste of New Wine: A Book About Life" sold two million copies, has died age 84.
The American Statesman

Store closing after 37 years: After almost 40 years, owner Earl Stanley is closing Christian Supply and Gifts in Walla Walla, Wash.
The Union-Bulletin

Fireflight's YouTube impact: Rock band Fireflight's song, "Unbreakable," has had more than a million views on YouTube and is scheduled to be used on the popular Rock Band video game.
The Marshall Democrat-News

Bruce Cockburn's music dissected: Chaplain and theology professor Brian Walsh explores how Christianity influences the work of a leading Canadian musician in “Kicking at the Darkness: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian Imagination.”
The Brock Citizen

Store closing after robberies: Genesis 1:1 Christian bookstore in Cottonwood, Ariz., is closing after two major robberies “set us back significantly.”
The Verde Independent

'Courageous' star interviewed: Rusty Martin, the young star of “Courageous,” talks about his work on the film.
The Garner News

Newsboys keyboardist talks music: Newsboys keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein talks about his almost 20 years with the band.  
The News-Journal

'Crave' author's real hunger: “Made to Crave” author Lysa TerKeurst “isn’t touting the latest diet... She is talking about a hunger for God.”
The Daily Reflector

Bookstore hosts author: Author Jo Russell speaks about her life and work at Oasis Christian Books and Gifts in Payson, Ariz.  
The Payson Roundup

'Diverse' music tour: While the Rock and Worship Roadshow tour may sound like a Christian-rock affair, “the lineup is a diverse collection of talent, eager to showcase their distinct ways of saying 'amen.'”
The Detroit News

Singer's 'intimate' tour: Steven Curtis Chapman's latest tour is “intimate,” in a storyteller format, with lots of acoustic instruments.
The Tulsa World

Forgiveness author visits church: Rebecca Nichols Alonzo speaks about her book , “The Devil in Pew Seven, “ a story about choosing forgiveness over vengeance, at a Louisiana church.
The Daily Comet

Kari Jobe's 'aching beauty': Critic Jon Caraminca says that “few Christian-rock singers have more certainty in their voice, delivered with more brightness, than Kari Jobe does on her lovely new album 'Where I Find You.'”
The New York Times

Collin Raye's Christian music: Following the death of his 10-year-old granddaughter Haley, singer Collin Raye turned to Christian music “and rededicated his gift for song writing and performing to the glory of his Lord.”
The Anderson Valley Post