Nov 28, 2017 | Advent, books, review
Browsing the bookstore of Chartres Cathedral recently, a book stood out to me for its elegantly simple cover and its smooth pages. I found myself completely unsurprised to notice the publisher: Mount Tabor Books, an imprint of Paraclete Press (Paraclete published my...
Nov 27, 2017 | books, review
Cyber Monday: Buy Womanist Midrash for yourself. Christmas list: Buy Womanist Midrash for your pastor. Year-end sales: Buy Womanist Midrash for your local library. New Year’s resolution: Study Womanist Midrash. Take your time with the story & study of...
May 29, 2017 | books, review
For those who have been hurt by the Church; For those trying to hold onto Christian faith in the face of “Christian” hate and rejection and violence; And, I strongly suggest, for the pastors and church professionals seeking to cultivate safe spaces for...
May 22, 2017 | church, ministry, review
Here it is: the biggest value of my giveaways this month: a free copy of the Kids and Prayer DVD (Protestant version) by Paraclete Press, in which I host four kid-friendly episodes about the basics of prayer. A $50 value! Enter to win by sending me an email with the...
May 15, 2017 | Bible, books, review
Looking for a new daily devotional? Seeking an introduction to lesser-known women of the Bible? Hoping to resource a Bible study group in your church? The newly-released Bible Sisters: A Year of Devotions with the Women of the Bible by Gennifer Benjamin Brooks...
Apr 19, 2017 | books, review
Meredith Gould’s writing and wit — combined with her overall brilliance — produce books that are relevant, purposeful and compelling, including the newly-updated and re-released Deliberate Acts of Kindness: A Field Guide to Service as a Spiritual...