Book reviews

The term queer in the title of this book may take some readers--especially older ones--by surprise. Once used as a derogatory slur, it has since been reclaimed as an inclusive term for people of diverse non-heterosexual and/or non-cisgender identities. The word also...

In today’s polarized society, many of us who consider ourselves moderate or progressive Christians know someone—a relative, coworker, or friend—whose understanding of Christianity differs sharply from our own. Ignoring the issue is one way to deal with it, but if...

Thanks for the Memories: Launching into Alzheimer's World, written by Brian and Jean Ward, takes us through an inspiring journey, as Brian becomes the caregiver of his beloved wife, Jean. Many of us have been touched by the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's in our...

If you’re content viewing the Bible as one cohesive narrative and prefer straightforward interpretations, then The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues may not be for you. If, on the other hand, you enjoy focusing on...

This review would be very different if I had read A Journey Called Hope before the second presidency of Donald Trump. The book, with the subtitle, "Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream," is written by Rick Rouse and was published by Chalice Press in August...

Due to declining membership and budget deficits, churches are switching to part-time clergy. This book provides a new model where congregations can flourish and thrive with part-time clergy.

“Wait. THAT’S what this was about? I did NOT get that,” were the words out of my 21 year old daughter’s mouth when she and I were discussing my feelings about My Guncle and Me by Jonathan Merritt. She is an education major and regularly pores through my stacks to find...