*** St. Augustine – Best Books on His Life and Work

This week marked the birthday of St. Augustine (b. 354 CE) — one of the church’s most heralded theologians.
Although hundreds of books have been written on his life and work, we offer this list of our picks for the best books out there…
Featuring books by James K.A Smith, Rowan Williams, Hannah Arendt, Matthew Levering, MORE

*** Richard Beck – Trains, Jesus, and
Murder – Johnny Cash [Feature Review]

Finding Jesus in Dark Places A Feature Review of
Trains, Jesus, and Murder:
The Gospel According to Johnny Cash
by Richard Beck  (Paperback: Fortress Press, 2019)
Reviewed by Robert D. Cornwall


 

*** 5 Essential Ebook Deals for
Church Leaders [14 November 2019]

Here are 5 essential ebook deals that are worth checking out:
( Walter Brueggemann, Madeleine L'Engle, Robert Farrar Capon, MORE)

Chinua Achebe –
Video Introduction to His Work

Saturday November 16 is the birthday of Chinua Achebe, the great Nigerian novelist…
In honor of the occasion, we offer this series of video clips that serves
as a superb introduction to his life and work.



J. Dana Trent – Dessert First – Review

Let’s Talk About Our Mortality. A Review of 
Dessert First: Preparing for Death while Savoring Life
by J. Dana Trent  (Paperback: Chalice Press, 2019)
Reviewed By Cortland Gatliff




A Thoughtful Read...

‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ to use
church land for affordable housing

Faith congregations across California are responding to the state’s housing crisis
by sharing their parking lots with people living in their cars, providing mobile showers
for the homeless and joining their neighbors in calling for rent control in their communities.
But another form of housing advocacy has been taking place among spaces of faith.
A number of churches are exploring ways to build affordable housing on their own land.
It’s what pastors and other leaders are referring to as YIGBY, or “Yes in God’s Backyard.”
(via Religion News Service)

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*** Book Giveaway! Erin Bartels
– The Words Between Us: A Novel [5 copies]

We’re excited to run this giveaway of FIVE copies of this superb new novel by Erin Bartels!
The Words Between Us: A Novel  (Paperback: Revell Books, 2019.)
Enter now to win a copy of this new book    (It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!) :