Book reviews

Michael Adam Beck Are you looking for a book that clearly illustrates how God brings life out of death? That isn’t afraid to discuss gritty, raw, and unafraid to show authenticity, even when it’s not pretty? A book that allows mature readers to examine how far God...

God’s Power In Me: 52 Declarations and Devotions for Kids Margaret Feinberg After over two decades serving in children’s and family ministries and almost two decades of parenting, I have amassed a considerable collection of devotionals for children and youth. Our...

The Sacred Pulse April Fiet Confession: everyday life runs past me at breakneck speed, leaving me feeling like I’ve experienced whiplash at different moments throughout the day. When The Sacred Pulse; Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls landed on my doorstep, I heaved...

Written by Glenys Nellist; Illustrated by Anna Kazimi Nothing brightens up a raw, grey, snowy April day more than the UPS truck rattling down our dusty driveway to drop off a new book from the publisher. My six year old, Celia, and I gleefully snatched up the copy of...

In my work, I hear about the exodus of the youth, about how churches just cannot get them to come in the doors and stay, and how congregations are stymied when they hear that our youth just do not find church relevant. I have read many resources that discuss how to...

Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen After two years in pandemic life, I find that I am constantly evaluating and re-evaluating everyday decisions in response to all I have experienced and learned. I have witnessed the beauty of people coming together to take care of each...

Pandemic life has greatly assisted us in distilling what is most important in our lives. In my work in children’s and family ministries and as a parent of 7, I have found that families with children have had to pare down to what matters the most in our days. Families...

Be The Brave One Rev. Ann Kansfeld Just like everyone in this world, I found myself walking many tightropes through the pandemic, critically discerning what was important and how to make sure those were made the priority. I have always been focused on clarifying what...

I have long been a fan of John Roberto’s work and have a shelf full of his resources that I have dog-eared and continue to pull out with great frequency. I had my eye on his new release, Lifelong Faith; Formation for All Ages and Generations and was waiting for when...

I wear several hats in my everyday life; mother of many children, sister of a woman with Down Syndrome, a children’s minister, and a special educator. Creative Ideas for Worship With All Abilities is a resource that I will keep on my closest bookshelf in my office...