What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman
What Makes You Come Alive is both a history for those who prefer to read about spirituality and a contemplative guide for those who prefer action.
Amy Pagliarella is Outlook's book review editor and a PC(USA) pastor with Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
What Makes You Come Alive is both a history for those who prefer to read about spirituality and a contemplative guide for those who prefer action.
"In Forgiveness, Episcopal priest and Harvard Divinity School professor Matthew Potts shows that a theology of demanding forgiveness (and even reconciliation) with wrongdoers can spiritually harm those who’ve been wronged."
Spiritual director Therese Taylor-Stinson calls readers to be "public mystics" in her new book focusing on Harriet Tubman's story and spirituality.
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella and her teenage son Rowan discuss Jon Acuff's book Your News Playlist.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Cynthia M. Campbell and Christine Coy Fohr's latest book.
Amy Pagliarella suggests five devotions to consider as you set new practices in 2023.
Outlook Book Review editor Amy Pagliarella suggests four resources for Lent 2023.
Each chapter of Hope is Here! is chock full of stories where churches renew the hope by engaging Luther Smith Jr.'s suggested practices, theological insights and thoughtful questions. — Amy Pagliarella
Amy Pagliarella recommends some new books that explore the Bible and theology.
Three recent books focused on our life together in the church.
The “nap bishop,” as Hersey is known, insists that economic systems trick us into believing we are only worth as much as we produce, and the church is not exempt.
Three recent books for families to consider.
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella compiles a list of devotionals to consider as we prepare for a new year.
"So rather than give a lecture, Kingsolver delivers a deep dive into a messy world in which young people play the hand they’re dealt, moving from bad choice to poor decision to lesser of two evils. What does hope look like for kids like Demon?"
Amy Pagliarella reviews the latest book by Karen González.
Book Editor Amy Pagliarella suggests a selection of Advent resources for individual and group study.
"Holy Disruption reminds us Jesus’ birth matters only because by living abundantly and dying redemptively, Jesus sought to reorder the world."
"Preaching could easily serve as a seminary preaching text, although it is equally useful for seasoned pastors."
Amy Pagliarella reviews Richard J. Mouw's new book.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Mark Yaconelli's new book.
Amy Pagliarella reviews MaryAnn McKibben Dana's new book.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Shani McIlwain's new book.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Michelle Huneven's new book.
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Paglliarella highlights some must-read books about ethical living.
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella suggests some must-read, books for all ages.
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