One of My Favorite Authors

For many of us, there are a few writers of whom we read almost everything they write. For me, one of those authors is Stephanie Paulsell. A well respected scholar of Christian Spirituality, Paulsell also writes for ministers and lay readers. Her "Faith Matters" pieces in the Christian Century always stir my spirit. Check out her latest piece, a beautiful meditation on the advent of the fall season, here.

A Recommendation

I enjoy the very human portrayals of the work of ministry and life of the pastor in the essays of Lillian Daniel and Martin Copenhaver that appear in the Christian Century. These two authors have recently written a book together called This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers that looks like a real yet hopeful look into this difficult but joy-filled calling.

A New Video Resource

The Resource Center has a new video resource that can transform the way you teach the parables of Jesus. It's called Modern Parables and it adapts six parables into short films. You can watch all six videos online by clicking here.

Centering Prayer Group in Mechanicsburg

A Centering Prayer group meets every Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Mechanicsburg. I know from experience that they welcome Presbyterians. This group is a great introduction to Centering Prayer for those who want to check it out. It is also a great discipline to keep you focused on your spiritual practice. Check it out next Tuesday! For more information, you can call Melissa Stock at 697-6210.