August 3, 2018


“All human nature vigorously resists grace
because grace changes us and the change is painful.” 

― Flannery O'Connor, novelist
Today marks the anniversary of her death in 1964



Our Intro Reading Guide
To Flannery O'Connor's Books

New on Our Website...

*** Our Q/A with Parker Palmer

We recently had the opportunity to ask Parker Palmer a few questions about his new book:
On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old
(Hardback: Berrett-Koehler, 2018)



James Baldwin – Video Intro to his Work

Yesterday was the birthday of James Baldwin,
one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century…
In honor of the occasion, we offer this series of brief video clips (under 4 min each)
that introduce his work.

Our Feature Review for this week:
Following the Risky, Radical Jesus.
A Review of A Gospel of Hope
by Walter Brueggemann  (Hardback: WJK Books, 2018) 
Reviewed by Carolyn Miller Parr.

*** 5 Essential Ebook Deals for Church Leaders

( Peter Rollins, Sarah Bessey, Christopher Heuertz, MORE )

Kathy Khang – Raise Your Voice [Book Trailer Video]

One of the best new book releases of this week is:
Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to Speak Up
by Kathy Khang (Paperback: IVP Books, 2018)
“Every word of Raise Your Voice is profound,  courageous, and important.” – Jen Hatmaker
Watch the trailer video for this book...

Pope Francis – With the Smell of Sheep [Review]

A Glimpse into the Pope’s Mind and Heart. A Review of
With the Smell of the Sheep: The Pope Speaks to Priests, 
Bishops and Other Shepherds  (Paperback: Orbis Books, 2017)
Reviewed by James Dekker



R.O. Kwon – The Incendiaries: A Novel [NPR Interview]

This debut novel is one of the best new books of this week…
The Incendiaries: A Novel by R.O. Kwon  (Hardback: Riverhead, 2018)
Listen to a superb interview that the novelist 
did with NPR’s Renee Montagne: