Suggested Reading

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Living Lent – Meditations for These Forty Days 
By Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
For centuries the words and poetry of our hymns have spoken to us of God. Many people, in fact, find the what is heard in poetry and music sinks more deeply into the soul than anything else. And so it is to the beautiful hymns of Lent that the author turns for inspiration during this holy season.

Making Time for God – Daily Devotions for Children and Families to Share
The authors, who are both mothers and professors at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, combine biblical teaching with engaging stories that kids can identify with, as well as thoughts for personal application. It draws from most books of the Bible, not just a few familiar stories. Elementary-age children will enjoy reading these alone, or families can read them together.

Jerusalem – One City, Three Faiths
By Karen Armstrong
The author traces the history of how Jews, Christians, and Muslims have all laid claim to Jerusalem as their holy place, and how three radically different concepts of holiness have shaped and scarred the city for thousands of years. She unfolds a complete story of spiritual upheaval and political transformation from King David’s capital to an administrative outpost of the Roman Empire, from the cosmopolitan city sanctified by Christ to the spiritual center conquered and glorified by the Muslims, from the gleaming prize of European Crusaders to the bullet-ridden symbol of the present day Arab-Israeli conflict.

A Prayer Book for the 21st Century
By John McQuiston II
This unique prayer book uses language that is at once ancient and orthodox, as well as contemporary and innovative. Rediscover the power of morning and evening prayer, along with some services for small or large groups, in this remarkable new prayer book.

Lifting Women’s Voices, Prayers to Change the World
From all over the world, thousands of Anglican women have joined their sisters, lifting their voices in prayer to end poverty, promote women’s empowerment, express their faith, and reveal the depth of their connections across oceans and cultures. A beautiful collection of prayers reminds us that we most often meet God in the daily work of feeding, healing, nurturing, cleaning, listening, encouraging and they are blessings for all. 

Guys are Waffles Girls are Spaghetti
This is a great book for teenagers and for parents of teenagers in this hilarious, yet insightful book. Discover the secrets behind why guys and girls think and act so differently. Learning about the differences in real-life issues like dating, sex, friendships, body language, and communication skills of every kind will make a difference. Recommended by our Youth staff.

Readers's Fellowship Recommended Book List
Click here for a list of Reader's Fellowship recommended books. Most titles may be found in the Church Library, and some of the recent titles are available for purchase in the Parish Office.