Edited by Lee Sparks and Kathryn Hayes Sparks
Gathered
from lectures and presentations that Fred Craddock made on a subject
that he taught for many years - preaching. Many golden nuggets of
wisdom and insight in this collection, and even thought Craddock
represents a different era in the life of the church much of what he
says still rings true today.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore: And How 4 Acts of Love Will Make Your Church Irresistible
by Joani & Thom Schultz
An interesting analysis of the current trend in North America, and some creative ideas to make things different. Towards the end I thought it was too much a commercial for their LifeTree Cafe program, but some worthwhile ideas to consider.
An interesting analysis of the current trend in North America, and some creative ideas to make things different. Towards the end I thought it was too much a commercial for their LifeTree Cafe program, but some worthwhile ideas to consider.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Sinister Resonance: The Mediumship of the Listener
by David Toop
Not sure where I heard of this book, but it wasn't what I expected. I enjoyed bits of it, but I also found large swaths of it wading through joyless ruminations on the less pleasant aspects of sound.
Not sure where I heard of this book, but it wasn't what I expected. I enjoyed bits of it, but I also found large swaths of it wading through joyless ruminations on the less pleasant aspects of sound.
Monday, February 3, 2014
In Praise of the Inexpressible: Paul's Experience of the Divine Mystery
by Jean Paillard
An interesting examination of Paul's writings from the perspective of Paul's mystical nature. One doesn't often think of Paul as mystical but Jean Paillard does a convincing job of highlighting and exploring the elements of Paul's letters that indicate this side of the apostle.
An interesting examination of Paul's writings from the perspective of Paul's mystical nature. One doesn't often think of Paul as mystical but Jean Paillard does a convincing job of highlighting and exploring the elements of Paul's letters that indicate this side of the apostle.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Dog on the Cross: Stories
by Aaron Gwyn
A collection of short stories set in Oklahoma, filled with a fascinating set of characters mixing the sacred and profane in a manner similar to Flannery O'Conner.
A collection of short stories set in Oklahoma, filled with a fascinating set of characters mixing the sacred and profane in a manner similar to Flannery O'Conner.
Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint
by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Heard Nadia at the Festival of Homiletics and have since seen her all over the internet and other media (including CBC radio). A funny, inspiring, challenging memoir of this woman who became a pastor to her own kind, be which she means people who seldom like they are welcome (or would even want to be) in church.
Heard Nadia at the Festival of Homiletics and have since seen her all over the internet and other media (including CBC radio). A funny, inspiring, challenging memoir of this woman who became a pastor to her own kind, be which she means people who seldom like they are welcome (or would even want to be) in church.
The Miracles of Ordinary Men
by Amanda Leduc
Rather unusual novel set on Canada's west coast, involving some people who suddenly grow angel wings, but only a very few people can see them. An exploration of faith, love and death.
Rather unusual novel set on Canada's west coast, involving some people who suddenly grow angel wings, but only a very few people can see them. An exploration of faith, love and death.
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