Preaching is a central task in the lives of clergy, and yet it sometimes seems as though the pressure to produce, combined with other duties of parish life, becomes a burden and contributes to the bus
Wonder and Other Life Skills presents research that explores the human need for community, non-threatening ways to create community in multi-faith environments, the implications of the statement that
The two-volume set Essential Inquiries is designed to provide students, clergy, and other interested readers with an overview of a number of issues or problems that can arise in the study of texts fro
The two-volume set Essential Inquiries is designed to provide students, clergy, and other interested readers with an overview of a number of issues or problems that can arise in the study of texts fro
Fleeing God is an exploration of the ways in which we encounter God. Not all encounters are times of great joy. If we are honest, we have also had those times when we would have preferred to head off
Written especially for teens, Wising Up distills the wisdom of many traditions to set out 80 principles of good living in bite-size two-page spreads. Know Yourself, Seize the Day, Respect Others, Trus
Ten thousand-plus bicycles and riders, the state of Iowa (which, contrary to unfounded rumors, is not flat), a United Church of Christ pastor, heat, food, and beer aplenty. These are just some of the
Many of us are fast approaching the golden years of retirement, wondering with fear-and hope-what the future holds for us. And you won't find a better companion for the journey of aging than Jane Sigl
Redeeming Time, Kenneth Kramer's exploration of T. S. Eliot's last major poem, Four Quartets, examines the potential of the poem to transform readers' faith journeys. Kramer;s composed analysis, honed
In these Lenten meditations, Kate Moorehead devotes each of the seven weeks to a theme that Jesus addressed frequently, particularly through Earth-centered parables of planting. Each day of the week s
In the aftermath of suicide, friends and family face a long road of grief and reflection. With a sympathetic eye and a firm hand, Harold Ivan Smith searches for the place of the spirit in the wake of
In this memoir, Mercadante tells her quest for religious identity, a real home, good work, and a one-faith family. Born to a mixed-religion family, she tries Catholicism, a WASP sorority, atheism, Eas
David Urion, a pediatric neurologist, contemplates the miraculous healings in the Gospel of Mark as subversive political acts of power that restore the wholeness of the community. The kingdom of God t
At once informal and literate, these prayers are also deeply personal...Their eloquence comes from the personal struggle they contain--a struggle to believe, to keep going, a spiritual contest that is
Throughout his nine-year term as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Frank T. Griswold has taught about reconciliation: conversation, conversion, communion--all grounded in Jesus' meeting us in
As a poet and essayist, I have been fascinated by the everyday world that I live in. I find it a world often touched by the spiritual if we are observant and if we take care to remember what we have o
In The Comforting Whirlwind, Bill McKibben turns to the biblical book of Job to demonstrate our need to embrace a bold new paradigm for living if we hope to reverse the current trend of ecological des
Originally published two decades ago, The Soul of the Night is a classic work that is a must for those interested in the relationship between science and faith.
Discovering Girard is the first book to present Rene Girard's work in an accessible format. It explains and appraises Girard’s mimetic theory, shows its impact on theology and other disciplines, and m
Organizing his book according to the monastic hours of prayer, Chet Raymo examines the strength of scientific language to encounter the divine in the natural world.
Church & Stage is a guide for people in churches who want to employ theater in ministry, and for theater people who want to create opportunities to work in churches.
Offering a humorous, non-preachy, and heartfelt memoir, the author attempts to decipher why a cynical, thirty-three year old atheist would open her heart and accept God's love after having spent an en
Succinct summations of what Jesus taught-Forgive yourself; Love everybody; Help the poor, and so on-provide the basis for this series of reflections on the transformative wisdom that inspired those wh
In this unique book about the major religious traditions of the world, a practitioner from each tradition--Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam--introduces the basics of his or her fai
Whether you are a cradle Episcopalian or are exploring the denomination, Always Open is an excellent introduction to Anglican beliefs and practices. Down-to-earth and good humored, Always Open explai
In Light Theology & Heavy Cream, Capon returns to the kitchen to present a spirited collection of pieces he describes as "culinary and theological snack food."
A basic, essential text for discernment committees and commissions on ministry, and a comprehensive look at the vital ministry of the permanent diaconate in the church today.
In this engaging study, the author compares Mary Oliver's poetry and traditional religious language and provides a fresh perspective from which to enjoy her work.
Although God is at the center of the process of spiritual direction, the more readily visible participants are human beings. Trustworthy Connections identifies some issues and challenges that can aris
A thoughtful and provocative collection of sermons by a group of preachers from across the international church spectrum who have been moved to theological reflection on the art and work of U2.
In this sensitive look at healing, the author explores the dimensions of human suffering and the redemptive power of prayer. It examines several facets of healing through the prism of different faith
In this collection of essays, the authors have brought together a group of peacemakers -- Christian, Jewish, and Muslim -- whose religious convictions compel them towards peace in Israel/Palestine.
In this exploration of the foundations of Anglican worship, Louis Weil invites the laity to claim their true baptismal role and serve alongside the ordained as ministers and celebrants of the liturgy.
