A Living Alternative
What does faith look like in a world where Christianity no longer dominates economy, policy, and morality? Why are mainline Christian structures so intimidated by this inevitability? And how can the church learn from those radical-reformers of the past as we venture into this unforeseen post-Christendom world? This collaboration of MennoNerds authors attempts to answer these questions with respect to a variety of topics.
More info →Rethinking Incarceration
Dominique Gilliard explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration, examining Christianity’s role in its evolution and expansion. He then shows how Christians can pursue justice that restores and reconciles, offering creative solutions and highlighting innovative interventions.
More info →Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith
The creator of the popular Formerly Fundie blog on Patheos and a prominent figure within Progressive Christianity explains how the "American Christianity" we are currently taught is actually a fear-saturated distortion of biblical faith.
More info →Sharing Faith Stories
veryone loves a story! What’s more, everyone has a story, and for people of faith, everyone has a faith story. The possibilities are endless for sharing Bible stories, personal testimonies, and everyday anecdotes of faith in daily life. This study will empower you to discover how to communicate your story as an effective way of nurturing healthy faith and reaching out to others. Six sessions with anecdotes, examples, and questions for reflection and discussion.
More info →Crucifixion of the Warrior God
Renowned pastor-theologian Gregory A. Boyd proposes a revolutionary way to read the Bible in this epic but accessible study. His "cruciform hermeneutic" stands as a challenge to the field of biblical studies and to all thoughtful Christians.
More info →Seeing the Cross with New Eyes
Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? Was it to appease His Father’s wrath or was it to undo the effects of the fall in Eden? In his first book, author Wesley Rostoll tackles the tough questions surrounding the atonement, eternal life, the Book of Revelation and more; offering us fresh perspectives into the cross that will transform our understanding of the gospel message.
More info →Everbloom: Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives
Everbloom is a collection of essays, stories, and poetry by the women of Redbud Writers Guild. These are stories of pain and beauty, loss and growth, that encourage readers to embrace their own stories with honesty, faith, and imagination. It’s a privilege for my essay to be included on Finding My Activist Voice.
More info →Christ Is for Us: A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary
Although Lent is over for 2017, the overarching theme of this book is suitable for any time of year. Christ Is for Us during Lent and always!
More info →The Gospel Next Door
As Christians, we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it in heaven.” But what does that even mean? Would we recognize God’s kingdom if it moved in next door?
More info →My Creative Contemplative Journal
What does it mean to live creatively and contemplatively?
my creative, contemplative journal invites you to explore this question for yourself--with striking full-colour photographs, inspiring quotes, and plenty of room to make this journal your own.
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