“Do we still take our longings and emptiness to God in prayer or do we
demand that life gives us, here and now, the full symphony?
From Ronald Rolheiser "Forgotten Among the Lilies"
Stephen W. Smith: The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity
Smith explores eight ways of life practiced by Jesus that can shape the way we practice life. Being that I title my blog "the way of Jesus" I am appreciating Stephen's contribution already.
Darrin W. Snyder Belousek: Atonement, Justice, and Peace: The Message of the Cross and the Mission of the Church
This is a thick work. Just came in the mail. A little sabbatical reading :)
Richard Beck: Unclean: Meditations on Purity, Hospitality, and Mortality
I really like Richard Beck. Brilliant work on "Go learn what this means: I desire mercy not sacrifice" Matt. 9:13
N. T. Wright: How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels
Wright's newest book. I appreciate him so much!
Jack Levison: Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life
I am loving this book on the Holy Spirit. Great, accessible read!
Jenell Williams Paris: The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex Is Too Important to Define Who We Are
Fabulous book. Anthropologist Jenell Paris, deconstructs sexual identity and calls for a new way forward.
Wesley Hill: Washed And Waiting
Referred to this book in "sexual discipleship" a wonderful autobiography from a gay christian.
Tom Wright: Luke for Everyone
We started Luke for our Wednesday morning guys Bible study. Join us from 7-8am in the prayer room. I highly recommend these companion commentaries by NT Wright.
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