Power of the Word
Preaching as Resistance: Voices of Hope, Justice, and Solidarity , edited by Phil Snider, is a collection of 30 sermons that confront forces of injustice and authoritarianism and proclaim gospel hope. Contributors include Wil Gafney, Jeff Chu, José F. Morales Jr., and Sojourners’ own Layton E. Williams. Chalice Press
Love and Community
In Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science, Dorothy Linthicum and Janice Hicks offer insights on a theology of the human person to empower people of faith to better embrace and advocate for those with dementia. Includes stories of innovative programs in churches and care facilities. Church Publishing
Waiting, Watching, Singing
Pastors and worship leaders can find rich resources for seasonal services in A fter the Longest Night: Songs for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, an album and songbook by Steve Thorngate. The album is beautiful for personal contemplative listening as well. SteveThorngateMusic.com
Positive Change
In “Jesus Saved an Ex-Con”: Political Activism and Redemption After Incarceration , sociologist Edward Orozco Flores explores how some formerly incarcerated persons strive to change unjust structures and societal attitudes through community organizing and personal stories of redemption. New York University Press
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