Ngien probes the depths of Luther's writing on the primary texts of the Small and Large Catechisms, uncovering a Trinitarian grammar of faith grounded in the Creed and further explicated in the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer. "God's most earnest purpose is to be our God," Luther writes in his commentary on the first commandment. From these ......
When all seems lost, hope finds a way. It's almost spring, and Sparrow can't wait to enjoy his favorite garden--until he discovers that it's been neglected and overrun with weeds and dead plants. It looks terrible! Discouraged and feeling hopeless, Sparrow is ready to give up, when his friends Mousie, Buck, and Turtle show up to help return the ......
The Bible contains hundreds of stories. They depict how God walks with people through times of war and peace, hardship and well-being, and they testify to how the people of Israel act toward each other. These stories evoke strong emotions in us: We feel with the people when they go through trials and temptations, and we rejoice with them in times ......
Say it loud, say it proud: I Love My People! An energizing tour of Black culture, history, and community, I Love My People is a joyous celebration in rhythmic poetry. Follow two children as they excitedly experience their neighborhood, family gatherings, Juneteenth and Kwanza celebrations, church community, and activities that parallel the ......
Seeking Simplicity, Connection, and Repair in a Broken World
Explore the work of beloved writers from Sojourners magazine on spiritual thriving, living simply, and engaging with our communities. For five decades, Sojourners magazine has been deeply engaged with the world while calling its readers to a new kind of life and faith rooted in justice and peace. This legacy stands in stark contrast to our ......
In the revised edition of Love in a Time of Climate Change, Sharon Delgado offers hope amid the urgency and magnitude of the rapidly advancing climate emergency. Delgado guides readers on a faith journey inspired by love of God and neighbor, equipping them to respond to the climate emergency that wreaks havoc on humanity, especially the poor; ......
How do ordinary women become extremists? Leafing through photos from the January 6 insurrection, extremist researcher Noelle Cook was struck by how many women looked like her: middle-aged white women in puffy coats. Women were not on the fringes of the extreme right, she realized. They were radicalizing each other, and the pandemic was changing ......
A Valentine's Day story about community, belonging, and kindess, set in an idyllic small town. From the author of Thanksgiving in the Woods and A Simple Christmas on the Farm comes a new countryside holiday tale for Valentine's Day about community, belonging, and kindness. A girl notices that not everyone is looking forward to Valentine's Day. ......
Honoring the Environment While Beautifying Funeral Practices
Join Sequola Dawson in her insightful exploration of death rituals as she examines funerals, memorials, and burial practices, urging us to take ownership and recognize the vital interdependence between humanity, the earth, and all living organisms, advocating for a more ecologically responsible approach to caring for creation.
