Lectionary Poems, Marilynne Robinson, Luci Shaw, White Christian Privilege - Dec. 28

Lectionary Poems, Marilynne Robinson, Luci Shaw, White Christian Privilege - Dec. 28 - ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Mon, 12/28/20

December 28, 2020

“Risk should not reflect a celebration of foolishness but a freedom from fear.”

- Luci Shaw,
poet

Tomorrow marks the birthday of Luci Shaw.

*** Five of our favorite poems
by Luci Shaw

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Marilynne Robinson's
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FREE Ebook of the Week!

*** The Life and Times
of John Wycliffe

Our Advent / Christmas Calendar 2020
Best Books of the Year
for Christian Readers!

*** UPDATED through today .
Our Advent calendar will be extended through the Christmas season (through Epiphany, January 6)
Stop by daily through the Christmas season, as we will feature one of the best books of 2020 each day!

Latest Featured Books:
[ Dec. 24 ] [ Dec. 26 ]
[ Dec. 27 ] [ Dec. 28 ]

New / Featured on our website ...

Lectionary Poetry –
2nd Sunday of Christmas (Year B)

NOW featuring poems for BOTH Narrative and
Revised Common Lectionaries!
Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Emily Dickinson, Rumi, Over the Rhine, George Herbert, MORE. Features TWO poems for most lectionary readings: one classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and one contemporary poem...

Khyati Joshi –
White Christian Privilege [Review]

Changing the Entire Framework. A Review of

White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America by Khyati Joshi
Hardback: NYU Press, 2020
Reviewed by C.M. Wilson

Christina Rossetti –
Five Favorite Poems

This week marks the anniversary of the death of poet Christina Rossetti …
We honor the occasion with five of our favorite poems by her…

In Case You Missed It...

New Podcast Episode !!!

Episode 19: Favorite Books of 2020 (with Sarah Arthur)

Host Jen Pollock Michel is joined by three great guests, Chris Smith, John Wilson, and Sarah Arthur, for a live conversation (as well as an abundance of recorded contributions from other guests) for a wide-ranging and freewheeling conversation about our favorite books of 2020.

Christmas Music for Those
Who Don’t like Christmas Music

Music is an inevitable part of the Christmas season…
But what if you are weary of hearing the same old songs done over and over again? As we ramp up this week toward Christmas Day, here are eight of our favorite albums that don’t fit the typical Christmas music mold.
Download these digital albums and listen now…

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books