10 Nesting Swallows

I have spent almost three decades living and working with young children. I know that when a little one is struggling with a transition during the day, most everything can be righted by a snuggle, a snack, a story, a bit of outdoor time, or a rest. I always have a...

Queer & Christian

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...

Separation of Church and Hate

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

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...

The Bible Says So

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...

A Journey Called Hope

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...