“Cory and the Seventh Story” is a children’s book that is to be enjoyed, by children, families and adults. This book by Brian D. McLaren, Gareth Higgins and illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris contains a vital message for all to read, to ponder and to incorporate into our lives. Cory is a young raccoon who […]
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Intersectional Theology Leads to New Path
I recently finished a fascinating book entitled, Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide, by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw (Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, 2018). I found the book both enlightening and intriguing. One of my favorite musical productions is the Christmas Eve service of Nine Lessons and Carols. I’m in full worship mode the moment […]
The Book of Joy is a Joy to Read
I can’t say enough good things about this book, “The Book of Joy.” It is a wonderful book—a book that I think everyone needs to read. This is one of the books that I think has the potential to transform lives and even change the world—at least a little bit. The book that I’m gushing […]
God in My Head–Vision or Fantasy?
What would your reaction be if someone came up to you and told you that they had had a near death experience, or that they had seen and talked to God? It probably would be one of skepticism. I know that is how I approached a book that I was asked to review entitled, God […]
Christianity Without Insanity and the path Toward a Sane Faith
One would think that on a blog site named, “Toward a Sane Faith,” a book entitled, Christianity Without Insanity, would be highly recommended. I wish I could do that … but I can’t. I give the book a 3.5, out of a scale of 1-5. Here’s why. The book’s entire title is, Christianity Without Insanity: […]
Authentic Health
It’s New Year’s resolution time. I just finished reading of Authentic Health: The Definitive Guide to Losing Weight, Feeling Better, Mastering Stress, Sleeping Well Every Night, and Enjoying a Sense of Purpose, by Gus Vickery, M.D., (Morgan James Publishing, New York, 2018). If any one of these is one of your goals for the New […]
The Lotus and the Rose
Have you ever wondered what a conversation between two different faith traditions would look like? You no longer need to wonder. You can read the conversation and even view it. Pick up a copy of The Lotus and the Rose: A Conversation between Tibetan Buddhism and Mystical Christianity, Reverend Matthew Fox and Lama Tsomo (Namchak […]
A Gracious Heresy
I’m not an avid reader of biographies, but occasionally I pick one up. Usually my tastes lean toward well-known personalities such as Lincoln, Hamilton, Jefferson, King and Mandela. Thus when I was offered the opportunity to review, A Gracious Heresey: The Queer Calling of an Unlikely Prophet, by Connie L. Tuttle (Resource Publications, Eugene, 2018) […]
A Rose by Any Other Name …
I was intrigued by a book entitled, Naming the Unnameable, by Matthew Fox (Homebound Publications, Pawcatuck, CT 2018). Fox has gathered eighty-nine names for God and written a brief description and devotion for each name. This is not necessarily an original idea. There are several books occupying Christian bookshelves that have done this in one […]
Making America and the Earth Great Again
Making America and the Earth Great Again Recently I was given the opportunity to review two books. One focused on making America great again, and the other addressed environmental issues and making the earth healthy (great) again. David Moore, in his book, Making America Great Again: Fairy Tale? Horror Story: Dream Come True? […]