In their delightful, humour-packed book geared to female readers, literary enthusiasts and food connoisseurs Lorilee Craker and Jenny Williams invite heroines to join them “around the (metaphorical) table for a feast for the soul where kindred spirits gather and there is room for everyone. . . . Experience your favorite books, characters and authors in…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a large family? Whether you’re already from a big family and curious to see how others manage or from a smaller one, Family at Large by Joanne Schreuders offers an engaging look into her unique world. Schreuders’ book is a lighthearted, funny…
I first met David Koyzis three years ago at a Tim Hortons in Hamilton. As a fan of his first book Political Visions & Illusions, I recognized his face from across the room and approached him to show my appreciation for his work. Insistent that we meet again in the future, he asked me to…
On more than one occasion I have remarked to my students, “the hardest part about preaching heaven in Vancouver, is that most people think they are already there!” As we move further into a North American culture where fewer people are born nominally Christian, many are finding their expression of transcendence, beauty and longing in…
The release of this book, by the father-and-son biblical scholar duo of Richard and Christopher Hays, was highly anticipated by many affirming folks in the church. For Richard Hays to write this book is especially significant. His 1996 book The Moral Vision of the New Testament has been a touchstone for many in the discussions…
Starfield is the first new Bethesda intellectual property in about two decades. Even those unfamiliar with this game studio might be intrigued by the website’s description of this fictional space journey: “In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an…
Young Nila loves to visit thrift stores with her mother to search for treasures. When Nila finds a puffy winter coat with an easy-glide zipper, she’s convinced it’s perfect and she needs it even though her old winter coat still fits her. She tries to persuade Momma to allow her to buy it with birthday…
It begins with a murder, framed in film noir style upon a set of stairs. The silhouette of a man in a fedora leans over a body, peering up the staircase with every thump of his victim on the steps. But before any explanation is provided, the story jumps back six months; the viewer must…
The psalmist confesses, “You gave me room when I was in distress” (s. 4:1). You held space for me. You allowed my anguish to be heard. From my experience in ministry to young adults, I can attest that such “holding space,” such giving room for distress, for lament, for sorrow, is at the very heart…
Author Nancy White Carlstrom drew inspiration for this charming children’s picture book from living in Alaska with her family for 18 years. In an author’s note, White Carlstrom extends an invitation to children: “Open your wise and wonderful eyes to the natural world around you. Look and see the ways of the wild, their paths…
Wildcat is the story of a fiercely devout artist who seeks to honour God through her art amid physical suffering and other challenges. Flannery O’Connor, who died in 1964 at age 39, is primarily known for short stories often classified as “Southern Gothic.” Some readers may hesitate to identify with her flawed characters, but they…
Here’s a true story of a retired teacher’s dream encounter with a former student. It happened this past August. I knew who he was, but, 45 years later, would he recognize me? I held out my hand, about to say, “It’s Mrs. Smith,” but I didn’t get the chance. With the widest smile possible, he…
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