Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints, by Daneen Akers (Watchfire Media: 2019) Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill Daneen Akers has gathered a compelling collection of stories of 36 “people of faith who have worked for love, compassion, and justice in their corners of the world and eras, even when that meant rocking the religious boat” (Preface, p.Continue reading “Book Review: Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints”
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Book Review: Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt
Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt (Outpost Press © 2018) Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill Fran Pratt’s Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer is a meaningful addition to any pastor or worship leader’s bookshelf of resources. She brings the passion of a convert to liturgical worship, with energy and fresh, contemporaryContinue reading “Book Review: Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer, by Fran Pratt”
Book Review: God and Hamilton
God and Hamilton: Spiritual Themes from the Life of Alexander Hamilton & the Broadway Musical He Inspired By Kevin Cloud Reviewed by Kerry Greenhill In God and Hamilton, Kevin Cloud has written a thoughtful exploration of twelve spiritual themes found in Alexander Hamilton’s life and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s phenomenal Broadway musical. Beginning with an enthusiastic appreciationContinue reading “Book Review: God and Hamilton”
Book Review: Lessons in Belonging
Lessons in Belonging from a Church-Going Commitment Phobe, by Erin S. Lane I am less than halfway through this book, and in the midst of a busy Advent season at church with all the typical preparations for Christmas of a family with a young child. I want very much to sit down and spend aContinue reading “Book Review: Lessons in Belonging”
Book Review: Pray Like a Gourmet
Pray Like a Gourmet: Creative Ways to Feed Your Soul, by David BrazzealReviewed by Kerry Greenhill I am a prayer book junkie. I love books on prayer and spirituality – I love buying them, love reading them, and sometimes I even put them into practice. Sometimes. So while I liked the premise of Pray LikeContinue reading “Book Review: Pray Like a Gourmet”
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