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Lectionary Poetry – 5th
Sunday After Pentecost (Year A)

Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Madeleine L'Engle,
Scott Cairns, George Herbert, John Milton, MORE.
Features TWO poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and 
one contemporary poem... 

 

*** New Podcast Episode!
Episode 8: Talking Children's Literature
with Mitali Perkins and Erin Wasinger

Host Jen Michel is joined by Mitali Perkins and Erin Wasinger to discuss
the reading life of children. They talk about the power of stories in the lives of kids,
as well as the surprising tension and conflict in the discussion concerning
what literature children should have access to, as well as how to encourage a love
for reading as children grow. This is a fantastic conversation for those readers
who have little ones in their lives!

 

New Book Releases –
Week of 29 June 2020

Here are a few new book releases from this week
that are worth checking out: Justo Gonzalez, Shawn Smucker,
James Baldwin, Graphic Novel, MORE

 

Michael Austin – God and
Guns in America – Review

A Nuanced Take on a Divisive Issue. A Review of
God and Guns in America by Michael Austin
(Paperback: Eerdmans, 2020) 
Reviewed by Joel Wentz

 

In Case You Missed It... 

John Wesley – 7 of the Best Sermons
from the Founder of Methodism!

Sunday (June 28) is the birthday of John Wesley — the founder
of Methodism! In honor of the occasion we offer a few of his best sermons … 

 

*** LAST CHANCE to enter this giveaway...
Book Giveaway! Eric Jacobsen –
3 Pieces of Glass: Why We Feel Lonely

We’re excited to run this giveaway of FIVE copies of this superb new book
by Eric Jacobsen, Three Pieces of Glass: Why We Feel Lonely in a
World Mediated by Screens   (Paperback: Brazos Press, 2020.)


 

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books