Book reviews
Around the Circle; Celebrating the Church Year
Every so often, a little jewel of a book lands in your life. Around the Circle; Celebrating the Church Year is one of them. As a children’s minister, I am always on the lookout for resources that teach about the liturgical year. While you can find plenty of books that...
Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land
Bear Witness: The Pursuit of Justice in a Violent Land is an amazing tale of courage and persistence. Written by Ross Halperin and published by Liveright, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, the book tells the story of Kurt Ver Beek and Carlos Hernández, who live...
Delight in the Word Bible Stories Workbook
In the introduction to Delight in the Word Bible Stories Workbook, author Karen H. Gouede states that the workbook will nurture not only learners’ faith but also their reading and writing skills. The book can be used with learners of various ages in a group setting or...
You’re in Good Company
Ashlee Gadd’s You’re in Good Company is one of those rare books that gives you time to take a deep breath and realize what it means to be a creative woman living in the tension of these times and that creativity is a God-given gift woven into our being. Gadd’s...
Sparrow’s Easter Garden
If I threw it back to the 1990s and made a David Letterman-style Top Ten Questions I Get In Children’s and Family Ministries, “How do I address Lent and Holy Week with children?” would be in the top 5. Part of the curiosity stems from wanting to address the events,...
Taking Faith Home: RCL
When I walk into a church, I often wear many hats. Sometimes, I’m the consultant helping a congregation reimagine and revamp their faith formation ministries. Sometimes, I’m a parent attending worship with my seven children. Sometimes, I’m the parent chauffeuring my...
The Way of the Wildflower
The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul, published by Thomas Nelson, is written by Ruth Chou Simons, an accomplished author and talented artist. She writes thirty Gospel-focused meditations that help release our burdens and focus on...
Let the Children Lead Book Review
Many in children’s ministry contend that Sunday school is becoming obsolete. However, children’s faith formation is still a priority for churches. Let the Children Lead: Models for Worship with All Generations provides thoughtful and practical models for meeting this...
And Upon This Rock Book Review
Because And Upon This Rock is a collection of essays rather than the work of a single author, it is brimming with ideas—all centered on the disciple Peter. The sixteen essays were mostly written by Doctor of Ministry students, but while they tend to be academic, they...
The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
Managing expectations is a struggle for humans. We often envision how things should go, especially during special seasons like Christmas, only to be met with unexpected disruptions. Learning to navigate our feelings and actions when things don’t go according to plan...
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