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Every week since 2019, we've been offering a collection of poetry to correspond with the scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We're excited to tell you that the first volume is now available as an ebook!! Learn more here: buff.ly/7H7yd2F
Today is Day 9 of our Advent calendar of 2025's best books! Any guesses??? buff.ly/10wJzur
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today is Day 9 of our Advent calendar of 2025's best books! Any guesses??? buff.ly/10wJzur
"When the Church tries to embody the rule of God in the forms of earthly power it may achieve that power, but it is no longer a sign of the kingdom." --Lesslie Newbigin, theologian and missiologist, born on this day in 1909
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"When the Church tries to embody the rule of God in the forms of earthly power it may achieve that power, but it is no longer a sign of the kingdom." --Lesslie Newbigin, theologian and missiologist, born on this day in 1909
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God-with-us.
That means God everywhere, at all times, in every place. In our bodies and every body. In all our barrenness, fearsome deserts, and waste-howling wildernesses. Real ones. The ones we create.
The Kingdom is coming.
Sunday Musings: Advent 2
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That means God everywhere, at all times, in every place. In our bodies and every body. In all our barrenness, fearsome deserts, and waste-howling wildernesses. Real ones. The ones we create.
The Kingdom is coming.
Sunday Musings: Advent 2
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Sunday Musings: Advent 2
Time in the wilderness
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December 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
God-with-us.
That means God everywhere, at all times, in every place. In our bodies and every body. In all our barrenness, fearsome deserts, and waste-howling wildernesses. Real ones. The ones we create.
The Kingdom is coming.
Sunday Musings: Advent 2
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
That means God everywhere, at all times, in every place. In our bodies and every body. In all our barrenness, fearsome deserts, and waste-howling wildernesses. Real ones. The ones we create.
The Kingdom is coming.
Sunday Musings: Advent 2
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Lectionary Poetry for the 3rd Sunday of Advent is available for you know! Includes Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, bell hooks, Gillian Welch, Wendell Berry, and more. buff.ly/vhDT8Og
If you're still looking for poetry for the week we're currently in (Advent 2), that's available here: buff.ly/RDquCOu
If you're still looking for poetry for the week we're currently in (Advent 2), that's available here: buff.ly/RDquCOu
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lectionary Poetry for the 3rd Sunday of Advent is available for you know! Includes Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, bell hooks, Gillian Welch, Wendell Berry, and more. buff.ly/vhDT8Og
If you're still looking for poetry for the week we're currently in (Advent 2), that's available here: buff.ly/RDquCOu
If you're still looking for poetry for the week we're currently in (Advent 2), that's available here: buff.ly/RDquCOu
"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." --Dietrich Bonhoeffer
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." --Dietrich Bonhoeffer
On Instagram & Facebook, We're giving away 2 copies of Rich Villodas' new Advent book, called Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal, courtesy of WaterBrook! @richvillodas.bsky.social
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December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On Instagram & Facebook, We're giving away 2 copies of Rich Villodas' new Advent book, called Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal, courtesy of WaterBrook! @richvillodas.bsky.social
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NEW REVIEW: Healing Affluenza and Resisting Plutocracy: Luke's Jesus and Sabbath Economics by Ched Myers buff.ly/y1v7jZB
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEW REVIEW: Healing Affluenza and Resisting Plutocracy: Luke's Jesus and Sabbath Economics by Ched Myers buff.ly/y1v7jZB
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“Silence is political. You are not actually avoiding the difficult terrain of politics by not saying anything. Refusing to speak simply becomes tacit approval of the status quo.” Jemar Tisby
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“Silence is political. You are not actually avoiding the difficult terrain of politics by not saying anything. Refusing to speak simply becomes tacit approval of the status quo.” Jemar Tisby
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My final book about Saint Francis of Assisi publishes on January 6.
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My final book about Saint Francis of Assisi publishes on January 6.
Latest episode of the ERB podcast: We chatted with Kathleen Norris and @amyjuliabecker.bsky.social about disability, what it means to be human, and their experiences accompanying family members with disabilities: buff.ly/TFuJVAs
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Latest episode of the ERB podcast: We chatted with Kathleen Norris and @amyjuliabecker.bsky.social about disability, what it means to be human, and their experiences accompanying family members with disabilities: buff.ly/TFuJVAs
You may have seen that the poet Luci Shaw passed away earlier this week. Way back in 2018, we shared a post with some of our favorite poems by her, so we updated it this week. Sinking into some poems from Luci will be well worth your time today... buff.ly/KFezp8U
Luci Shaw Poems – Five of Our Favorites
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December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
You may have seen that the poet Luci Shaw passed away earlier this week. Way back in 2018, we shared a post with some of our favorite poems by her, so we updated it this week. Sinking into some poems from Luci will be well worth your time today... buff.ly/KFezp8U
What book is our pick for Day 4 of our Best Books of 2025 Advent Calendar?
A few hints: gorgeous colorful cover, released in May, by someone who was a recent guest on our podcast.
Head here and click Dec. 4 to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
A few hints: gorgeous colorful cover, released in May, by someone who was a recent guest on our podcast.
Head here and click Dec. 4 to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What book is our pick for Day 4 of our Best Books of 2025 Advent Calendar?
A few hints: gorgeous colorful cover, released in May, by someone who was a recent guest on our podcast.
Head here and click Dec. 4 to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
A few hints: gorgeous colorful cover, released in May, by someone who was a recent guest on our podcast.
Head here and click Dec. 4 to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
This week's highlighted new releases: buff.ly/NRVXA4C
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This week's highlighted new releases: buff.ly/NRVXA4C
Today is December 3, which means our third selection of our Year's Best Books Advent Calendar is available for you know... take a peak behind the window to see what we've selected! buff.ly/7s1q7PE
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today is December 3, which means our third selection of our Year's Best Books Advent Calendar is available for you know... take a peak behind the window to see what we've selected! buff.ly/7s1q7PE
🎵 🕯️ It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🕯️🎵We're thrilled to kick off our 2025 Advent Calendar! Over the course of December, we'll share 30 of the year's best books from a diverse group of authors and across a wider range of genres. Click on the 1st window to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
🎵 🕯️ It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🕯️🎵We're thrilled to kick off our 2025 Advent Calendar! Over the course of December, we'll share 30 of the year's best books from a diverse group of authors and across a wider range of genres. Click on the 1st window to see today's pick: buff.ly/7s1q7PE
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Englewood Review of Books does an Advent book calendar every year. Happy that "A Beautiful Year" appeared when I opened the FIRST window!
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Dec. 1 - Diana Butler Bass - A Beautiful Year [Advent Calendar 2025]
Our Best Books of 2025 Advent Calendar - December 1 - A Beautiful Year by Diana Butler Bass (Hardback: St Martins, 2025)
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December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Englewood Review of Books does an Advent book calendar every year. Happy that "A Beautiful Year" appeared when I opened the FIRST window!
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Happy to see our friend John's book on this list! @jwhawthorne.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy to see our friend John's book on this list! @jwhawthorne.bsky.social
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🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵 And we've got gift ideas for every reader on your list... buff.ly/gIT4orz
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵 And we've got gift ideas for every reader on your list... buff.ly/gIT4orz
NEW REVIEW: ERB Assistant Editor reviews Households of Faith by Emily Hunter McGowin. Lindsey felt the book was valuable but with a glaring oversight...read the full review here: buff.ly/FC54JyW
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEW REVIEW: ERB Assistant Editor reviews Households of Faith by Emily Hunter McGowin. Lindsey felt the book was valuable but with a glaring oversight...read the full review here: buff.ly/FC54JyW
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent, the season in which we anticipate the birth of Christ. A collection of poetry to accompany this week's Lectionary readings is ready for you here: buff.ly/vvKCKaa
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent, the season in which we anticipate the birth of Christ. A collection of poetry to accompany this week's Lectionary readings is ready for you here: buff.ly/vvKCKaa
Every week since 2019, we've been offering a collection of poetry to correspond with the scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We're excited to tell you that the first volume is now available as an ebook!! Learn more here: buff.ly/7H7yd2F
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Every week since 2019, we've been offering a collection of poetry to correspond with the scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We're excited to tell you that the first volume is now available as an ebook!! Learn more here: buff.ly/7H7yd2F
This week's Feature Review is live! buff.ly/RusFbz4
The Place of Tides by James Rebanks.
Don't miss it! It's a quiet, beautiful anthem that encourages us towards a life of slowness.
The Place of Tides by James Rebanks.
Don't miss it! It's a quiet, beautiful anthem that encourages us towards a life of slowness.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week's Feature Review is live! buff.ly/RusFbz4
The Place of Tides by James Rebanks.
Don't miss it! It's a quiet, beautiful anthem that encourages us towards a life of slowness.
The Place of Tides by James Rebanks.
Don't miss it! It's a quiet, beautiful anthem that encourages us towards a life of slowness.
This Sunday, we turn the page and enter a new year in the church calendar, returning to Advent. Enjoy our collection of Lectionary Poetry for this week: buff.ly/7lnt12h
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This Sunday, we turn the page and enter a new year in the church calendar, returning to Advent. Enjoy our collection of Lectionary Poetry for this week: buff.ly/7lnt12h
NEW FEATURED REVIEW: @jonathanpanwalton.bsky.social reviews the new book, For the Love of Women: Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America by @dorothylgreco.bsky.social buff.ly/DXFbujY
Thanks to Jonathan for this personal and thoughtful review!
Thanks to Jonathan for this personal and thoughtful review!
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NEW FEATURED REVIEW: @jonathanpanwalton.bsky.social reviews the new book, For the Love of Women: Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America by @dorothylgreco.bsky.social buff.ly/DXFbujY
Thanks to Jonathan for this personal and thoughtful review!
Thanks to Jonathan for this personal and thoughtful review!
NEW REVIEW: The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy by @matthewboedy.bsky.social buff.ly/TgH8zPz
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEW REVIEW: The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy by @matthewboedy.bsky.social buff.ly/TgH8zPz