Catholic journalist Rachel Swarns digs deep into the shocking story of Georgetown University’s sale of 272 enslaved persons. Amy Pagliarella reviews the new book and recommends it for a spark of meaningful conversation.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Matthew Desmond's latest book.
In Outlook's 2023 survey about children's Bibles, Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth F. Caldwell and Carol A. Wehrheim was the favorite choice. Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella review it here.
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella talk about Spark Story Bible by Patti Thisted Arthur. Is it the right Bible to read with your kids? Is it a good choice for Sunday school?
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella review Desmond Tutu's Children of God Storybook Bible. Read the pros and the cons.
Some recent pieces of fiction that you should add to your "to read" list.
Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella highlights several religious non-fiction books to add to your list.
What can we learn from cats?
Looking for a new non-fiction read? Amy Pagliarella has you covered.
Amy Pagliarella recommends some of the latest memoirs.
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella share the top three children's Bibles, as ranked by Outlook readers. They also review the new children's Bible: The Peace Table.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Shane Claiborne's latest book.
“The future of church is going to be digital; the question is how do we harness this for good?”
Amy Pagliarella reviews Shannan Martin's latest book.
Amy Pagliarella reviews Rob Delaney's latest book.
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.
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