By Patricia Anders, Editorial Director, Hendrickson Publishers “O God, give us serenity to accept what cannot be changed, courage to change what should be changed, and wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.” —Reinhold Niebuhr This famous prayer, known as the Serenity Prayer, was jotted down on a piece of paper in 1934 by … Continue reading Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom: The Continuing Legacy of Reinhold Niebuhr
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The Scent of Water // by Elizabeth Goudge
"The language is wonderful, the characters drawn so well, and the lessons produced so gently and thoughtfully that I have found myself thinking about this book a great deal, weeks after the reading of it." Although Elizabeth Goudge's birthday was yesterday, enjoy this thoughtful review of The Scent of Water.
Joy & Sorrow (and Everything in Between) in Elizabeth Goudge’s Novels
By Maggie Swofford, Marketing & Editorial Assistant If there’s one thing that I’ve learned to appreciate more from reading Elizabeth Goudge’s books, it is the incontestable linking of sorrow and joy as well as the beautiful experiences that are birthed as a result of the mixing of the pair. Life offers all of us myriad … Continue reading Joy & Sorrow (and Everything in Between) in Elizabeth Goudge’s Novels
“It hasn’t been easy, but it has been good”: A Q&A with Meadow Rue Merrill
When Meadow Rue Merrill met her, Ruth was a sixteen-month-old child that some church friends were hosting from an orphanage in Uganda. She had cerebral palsy and was so weak she couldn't lift her head. Meadow had always felt a call to adopt, but was this what God meant? Part family drama, part travel adventure, and … Continue reading “It hasn’t been easy, but it has been good”: A Q&A with Meadow Rue Merrill
A Final Word on Pesach (Passover) from Essential Writings of Meredith G. Kline
Before Passover (Pesach) officially ends (read this excerpt from The Complete Jewish Study Bible for a background on this important Jewish holiday), we’d like to share an interesting thought from Meredith G. Kline from his chapter titled “The Feast of Cover-over” in Essential Writings of Meredith G. Kline. In this chapter, Dr. Kline provides a different … Continue reading A Final Word on Pesach (Passover) from Essential Writings of Meredith G. Kline
Expressive Silence before the Lord
On Good Friday, it is natural to find ourselves short for words while we take the time to dwell on Christ’s horrific death and incredible sacrifice for us. With this in mind, venture into the world of wordless prayer with this excerpt and reflection upon Charles Spurgeon’s Sermons on Great Prayers of the Bible.
By Maggie Swofford, Marketing Assistant
Excerpt from and personal reflection on Sermons on Great Prayers of the Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon
“For real business at the mercy seat, give me a homemade prayer, a prayer that comes out of the deeps of my heart, not because I invented it, but because God the Holy Spirit put it there, and gave it such a living force that I could not help letting it come out. Though your words are broken, and your sentences are disconnected; if your desires are earnest, if they are like coals of juniper, burning with a vehement flame, God will not mind how they find expression. If you have no words, perhaps you will pray better without them. There are prayers that break the backs of words; they are too heavy for any human language to carry.”
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“It takes a village”: The Importance of Socially Engaged Art in Our Communities
By John Skillen, author of Putting Art (Back) in Its Place An important theme of my own book Putting Art (back) in its Place might be summarized as “it takes a village to raise up works of art that serve and enrich the village.” Slowly but steadily we are seeing more and more calls for, and … Continue reading “It takes a village”: The Importance of Socially Engaged Art in Our Communities
Celebrating Pesach (Passover)
This year, Passover (or Pesach) begins at dusk on Monday, April 10. For those who would like more details on this traditional Jewish celebration—especially from the perspective of a believer in Yeshua (Jesus)—we are featuring an excerpt from “The Holy Days of Israel” article on Pesach found at Exodus 12:11–20 in The Complete Jewish Study … Continue reading Celebrating Pesach (Passover)
What It Means to Take up Your Cross: A Lenten Meditation
By Patricia Anders, Editorial Director “It’s not so simple following Jesus to Jerusalem. What he says is so grave and serious.” These are the opening words in a chapter titled “Take up Your Cross” in Barbed Wire and Thorns: A Christian’s Reflection on Suffering, by Swedish writer and pastor Lena Malmgren. “If any want to … Continue reading What It Means to Take up Your Cross: A Lenten Meditation
Why it’s Important to Enter the Desert: A Lenten Exercise
by Carl Nellis, Associate Editor The reality is that the troubles we go through affect who we are. Nobody can be unchanged by living through difficult times. Therefore it is vital to affirm this truth: we are more than our trouble. —Simon Stocks, Songs for Suffering We have passed Ash Wednesday, when we bow under … Continue reading Why it’s Important to Enter the Desert: A Lenten Exercise
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