Howard Thurman, Oscar Romero, Dorothy Sayers, Lenten Poetry Devotional - March 26

Howard Thurman, Oscar Romero, Dorothy Sayers, Lenten Poetry Devotional - March 26 - ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Fri, 03/26/21

March 26, 2021

“My heart is moved by all I cannot save:
so much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world.”

- Adrienne Rich,

poet

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the poet's death in 2012.

Kindle Ebook Deal of the Day!

With Head and Heart:
The Autobiography
of Howard Thurman

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FREE Ebook of the Week!

*** Leaves of Grass: Poems
The Classic Collection by
Walt Whitman

New / Featured on our website...

Oscar Romero Books –
Introductory Reading Guide

This week marked the anniversary of the assassination of Oscar Romero (24 March 1980). In remembrance of his life, we have picked a few of the best Oscar Romero books as a sort of introductory reading guide
to his life and work.

Daily Poetry Devotional for Lent 2021
Week 6:
[ Today's Poem ] [ Tomorrow's Poem ]
[ Previous Poems ]

For the season of Lent, we offer a daily devotional based on a scripture reading for that day (RCL Daily Readings) and a poem relevant to that passage of scripture. In the traditional 40-day format of Lent, we offer these meditations for six days each week (no Sundays).

Used Books for Sale! Christian Theology / Spirituality – 24 March 2021

*** Help support the ERB by buying used books!
*** MORE Books added since Wednesday!
We have an inventory of thousands of used books, many of them Christian theology and spirituality books, that we want to get into the hands of eager readers. This week's sale listing includes books by/about
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Karl Barth, Marva Dawn,
Martin Buber, Joan Chittister, more

Crystal Downing – Subversive (On Dorothy L. Sayers) [Feature Review]

The Subversive Faith of Dorothy Sayers

A Feature Review of Subversive: Christ, Culture, and the Shocking Dorothy L. Sayers
by Crystal Downing (Broadleaf Books, 2020)
Reviewed by Sarah Blascovich Brown

5 Essential Ebook Deals for Church Leaders – 25 March 2021

Here are 5 essential March 2021 ebook deals that are worth checking out:
( Howard Thurman, Madeleine L’Engle, Brian McLaren, MORE)

In Case You Missed It...

Lectionary Poetry – Palm Sunday / 6th Sunday in Lent (Year B)

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 Mary Oliver, Marilyn Nelson, G.K. Chesterton, Malcolm Guite, MORE. Features TWO poems for most lectionary readings: one classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and one contemporary poem...

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books