Reviews


Small Things Like These
This is not a happy story, per se, but a good one. A story that reminds me that those quiet murmurings of our hearts, what


The Sabbath Way: Making Room in Your Life for Rest, Connection, and Delight
Travis West has written the book on Sabbath that we need right now. And by “we” I mean all of us–the busy, the tired, the


Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling
Anyone looking at Neri Alvarado Borges’ tattoo knows there must be deep meaning behind it. Shaped like a loop of ribbon, it features a rainbow


The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy
This is an important book, combining careful research, insightful analysis, and brisk, clear writing. The story that Taylor uncovers is one that should be deeply


Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
This book is a much-needed addition for addressing the current crisis in Christian consciousness.


The Traveler’s Path: Finding Spiritual Growth and Inspiration Through Travel
The Traveler’s Path: Finding Spiritual Growth and Inspiration Through Travel by Doug Brouwer is a book for sojourners, and, if I’m not mistaken, that label


The Pitt (TV Show)
Through Wylie’s grizzled and weary portrayal of a dedicated Emergency Room Chief Resident, The Pitt reminds us of our need for good shepherds to guide


James: A Novel
One of the “it” books of 2024, James has been enjoyed by many, including former president Barack Obama.


Defiant Dreams: The Journey of An Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education
“In Afghanistan, you have to fear for the future of an educated child.”


A Balm for Gilead: Meditations on Spirituality and the Healing Arts
Health professionals have long emphasized a certain mental toughness that, although quite functional and healthy in many ways, can sometimes lead to a dysfunctional and


Holland is a Dud
I’m sorry to say, Holland is a dud, a movie with more plot holes than a piece of Swiss cheese (with no Gouda or Edam


The Way of Belonging: Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate
Westfall encourages her readers to not only know and accept our belonging to God but also to live into the fact that belonging isn’t where