Beatitudes Posts by category: Reviews

Tony Campolo and Mary Albert Darling set out to write Connecting Like Jesus to prove that "relationships can be radically transformed through integrating communication practices with spiritual practices." They succeed.

Putting Away Childish Things presents sermons, poems, lectures, and pastoral counseling, it all goes down smoothly

There’s no rhyme, no reason why these movies and these books fell into my purview within the same month, but they have given me a perspective on abuse by their very juxtaposition. I am grateful for the exposure.

Throughout In the Absence of God: Dwelling in the Presence of the Sacred book, Sam Keen’s plain truths matter. He asks wise questions, and he comes up with good ideas for new risks. He also writes memorable epigrams: “There are no rainbows without blues.”

Strangely Warmed makes you very glad that Lent refers to the “lengthening of days” because that means more time to read Andrew Rumsey, this Lent or next, or the whole year through.

Film Review of “Creation” Director: Jon Amiel

Reviewed by Martha K. Baker

The Sacred Meal is thoughtful and thought-provoking, a resource and a reminder.