“Gather up
In the arms of your pity
The sick, the depraved,
The desperate, the tired,
All the scum
Of our weary city

Gather up
In the arms of your pity.
Gather up
In the arms of your love—
Those who expect
No love from above.”

―  Langston Hughes, poet

Today marks the anniversary of 
Langston Hughes's death (1967)


***  FIVE of our Favorite Poems
by Langston Hughes!

Walter Brueggemann's new book
Truth and Hope:
Essays for a Perilous Age
Only $3.99 !!!

New on our website... 




*** Ten New Theology Books
to Watch For – May 2020

Here are some excellent new theology books that will be released in May 2020 :
Craig Keener on Acts, Bonhoeffer, Brown Church, Marilyn McEntyre, MORE




Anna Woofenden – This Is
God’s Table – Feature Review

Into Incarnational Immersion. A Feature Review of 
This Is God’s Table: Finding Church Beyond the Walls
Anna Woofenden  (Paperback: Herald Press, 2020)
Reviewed by Sam Chamelin




Walter Wink – Theology of the Powers
– Intro Reading Guide

Today is the birthday of the late theologian Walter Wink,
best known for his work on illuminating the biblical concept of the powers .
In honor of the occasion, we offer this introductory guide
to his theology of the powers, including a video interview
in which Wink overviews his theology of the powers .




5 Essential Ebook Deals for
Church Leaders – 21 May 2020

Here are 5 essential April 2020 ebook deals that are worth checking out:
(Bonhoeffer, Moltmann, Anne Lamott, Ta-Nehisi Coates, MORE)
 

 

In Case You Missed It... 

*** Lectionary Poetry –
Easter Week 7 (Year A)

Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Ross Gay,
Rumi, Tracy K. Smith, Emily Dickinson, Christian Wiman, MORE.
Features TWO poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and 
one contemporary poem... 



*** Book Giveaway! David Swanson
– Rediscipling the White Church

We’re excited to run this giveaway of FIVE copies of this superb new
book by David W. Swanson, one of our best new book releases of this week.
Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity
Enter now to win a copy of this new book! (It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!) :




*** NEW PODCAST EPISODE!!!
Reading Under the COVID-19 "Quarantine"
With Ashley Hales and Brandon O'Brien

In the first of a two-part conversation about reading under
the COVID-19 “quarantine,” Chris and Jen have a lively discussion
with writers Ashley Hales and Brandon O’Brien. They discuss
what their reading experience is like right now, what types of books
and authors they’re gravitating to, and get pretty honest about
the challenges of home life during this season. DOWNLOAD NOW!

 

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books