Remembering the 'Holy Nats'


Review by Lawrence Crumb
 

If you've ever wondered about the religious orders of the Episcopal Church, this book provides a detailed window into the work and life of these dedicated sisters.

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Friedrich's Subjective Landscape of the Soul


Article by Dennis Raverty

"Far from abandoning the sacred, Friedrich radically redefined it and expressed spiritual aspirations and moral lessons as an implied but often ambiguous narrative found within the work, a narrative frequently characterized by the theme of going on a journey, an excursion laden with mystical allusions and haunted by death."

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I, Me, Mine


Review by Jason Poling

"McWhorter’s book serves to clarify the ways that the very nature of our common tongue makes it difficult to avoid difficulties, when it comes to these little words we use all the time."


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Turning Loss into a Blessing


Review by Sue Careless


A powerful book about experiencing loss, the authors show creative ways for children to develop their faith while dealing with great difficulty. 

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Spiritual Craftsmanship in the Sunshine


Review by Duo Dickinson

All 39 churches detailed in this book follow the words of contemporary British architect Frank Wills: "No church should be pretty: it should be simple, or modest or dignified or rich or gorgeous: but there should be never anything puerile about it, to lower its tone, or degrade its character.”

 

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Sister Moon Visits the Cathedral


Article by Pamela Lewis

Jerram's multidisciplinary art practice incorporates sculptures, installations, and live art projects, which have excited and inspired people around the world. Like Museum of the Moon, Jerram’s work is informed by science, engineering, and the arts.


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Bringing Whole Selves to the Text


Review by Zen Hess

This book is a much-needed robust multiethnic commentary, offering preachers, scholars, and students an accessible resource for biblical research.

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