Finding God in a Bag of Groceries by Laura Lapins Willis (248 W) recounts some of her experiences as the administrator of the food pantry (and other services) for the needy in Sewanee, Tennessee.The book...
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Being Mortal; Medicine and What Matters in the End – New in the Church Library
A review in the New York Times prompted me to read the bestseller Being Mortal; Medicine and What Matters in the End by Dr. Atul Gawande (362 G). I was so impressed with his critique of our medical system’s...
Summer Reading – New in the Church Library – July 2015
Parenting can be overwhelming! Although there are many parenting books, when it comes to speaking with children about Christian faith and sexuality the choices are slim. In Sex + Faith; talking with...
New in the Church Library – June 2015
Two new books by theologians who have completely re-oriented aspects of their beliefs: The Bible’s YES to Same-Sex Marriage” (305.38 A) begins “This book is a story of a change of heart.” Author...
New in the Church Library: April 2015
What do our Neighbors Believe? Questions and Answers on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is a concise introduction to the three Abrahamic faiths, from origins and sacred texts to current social concerns,...
A Fascinating Study
Biblical scholar Elaine Pagels’ recent book Revelations; Visions, Prophecy & Politics in the Book of Revelation (226 P) is a profound exploration of the Bible’s strangest and most controversial...
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Chase Falcon, pastor of a mega-church, has had a crisis of faith. His elders have insisted he take some time off, so he travels to Italy to retrace the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. “Chasing...
“Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” by Bailey
Kenneth Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus in Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes (232.9 B), focusing on the Lord’s Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus’ relationship to women, and especially...
New in the Library
Why does the library now have a copy of The Bible for Dummies (220 G)? When I started my studies to become a Commissioned Ruling Elder/Commissioned Lay Pastor, it was on either the “recommended”...
New in the Church Library
Our culture professes to love children, but provides very few resources to help parents explore the bigger questions in life. My thanks to Tami for suggesting these two titles, as well as the ones highlighted...