Kurt Vonnegut, NT Wright, Climate Change Policy, Alice Walker, MORE - April 12 -ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Fri, 04/12/19















 

April 12, 2019


 
“For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5).
But, often with tears in their eyes, they demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings.
And of course, that's Moses, not Jesus. I haven't heard one of them demand that
the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere. 'Blessed are the merciful' in a courtroom?
'Blessed are the peacemakers' in the Pentagon? Give me a break!”

Kurt Vonnegut, novelist
Yesterday marks the anniversary of his death in 2007.

 

Read an excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut's
volume of letters, published in 2012
.





*** Kindle Ebook Deal of the Day!
N.T. Wright's book
How God Became King

Only $1.99!




New on Our Website...
 

Anne Marie Mongoven – Trinity:
A Story of Deep Delight [Review]


Casey Tygrett’s As I Recall is an exquisite meditation on the role of memory 
in our formation. By teaching us to pay careful attention to our memories, 
Tygrett points us toward a richer and more connected life.
We’re giving away FIVE copies of this excellent new book:
As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life
Casey Tygrett  (Hardback: IVP Books, 2019)
Enter now to win a copy of this book:





Nathaniel Rich – Losing Earth [NPR Interview]

An important book on the history of climate change policy. 
Listen to the author's conversation with NPR's Terry Gross.





For National Poetry Month...

Alice Walker - Five of our Favorite Poems!

These poems are well worth your time... 





In Case You Missed It...

Book Giveaway – Casey Tygrett – As I Recall [5 Copies]


Casey Tygrett’s As I Recall is an exquisite meditation on the role of memory 
in our formation. By teaching us to pay careful attention to our memories, 
Tygrett points us toward a richer and more connected life.
We’re giving away FIVE copies of this excellent new book:
As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life
Casey Tygrett  (Hardback: IVP Books, 2019)
Enter now to win a copy of this book:


 

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books