“In the Episcopal Church I find a healthy sense of unity and diversity.
In this tradition we recognize that that which holds the church together
is more important than that which divides the church.” 
― Robert E. Webber, theologian,
who died on this day, 2007



Get Robert Webber's book
Ancient-Future Worship
for Only $2.34 on Kindle!


 

New on Our Website...
 

*** Christian Hospitality – A Reading List

This week, I read Christianity Today’s interview with Rosaria Butterfield,
on her new book The Gospel Comes with a House Key. The interview piqued my interest
in the book, but it also raised questions about the nature and ends of Christian hospitality.
Here’s a list of the most helpful books I’ve found on the Christian practice of hospitality.



Huckins / Swigart – Mending the Divides [Feature Review]
The Abundance of Wholeness, Completeness, and Fullness.   A Feature Review of
Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted World
Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart   (Paperback: IVP Books)
Reviewed by Tamara Hill Murphy


 

*** 5 Essential Ebook Deals for Christian Leaders

( David Brooks, Madeleine L'Engle, Scot McKnight, MORE )

Joan Chittister – Video Intro to her Work

Today is the birthday of Sr. Joan Chittister,
the noted author, theologian, and Benedictine sister…
In honor of the occasion, we offer this series
of brief video clips that introduce her work.

 

The Prayer Wheel [Review]

A True-pointing Compass for the Journey. A Review of
The Prayer Wheel: A Daily Guide To Renewing Your Faith 
With A Rediscovered Spiritual Practice
by Patton Dodd, Jana Riess and David Van Biema
(Hardback: Convergent, 2018) Reviewed by Aarik Danielsen

 

Luigi Santucci – The Canticle of the Creatures [Review]

Wonder, Whimsy, and Mystical Love.  A Review of
The Canticle of the Creatures for Saint Francis of Assisi
by Luigi Santucci  (Paperback: Paraclete Press, 2017)
Reviewed by Bailey Shannon

 

Patricia Hampl – The Art of the Wasted Day [NPR Review]

This is a fascinating new book that released last week…
The Art of the Wasted Day  by Patricia Hampl
(Hardback: Viking, 2018)
Listen to Maureen Corrigan’s review from NPR’S Fresh Air:

In Case You Missed It...

*** Audiobook Giveaway – James K.A. Smith – How (Not) to be Secular

Eerdmans has just released an audiobook edition of 
James K.A. Smith’s important book on Charles Taylor.
Enter now to win a copy of this audiobook...
We’re giving away TEN copies of!