The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne (Modern Library Classics)8 reviews John Donne Modern Library, 2001 Donne, the greater poet + A Literary Giant + John Donne makes Shakespeare read like Bukowski + classy courtly love poems and musings on God + Plees updeight th' speling for moderne readeres             Becoming Human: Core Teachings of Jesus Brian C. Taylor Cowley Publications, 2005 Succinct summations of what Jesus taught-Forgive yourself; Love everybody; Help the poor, and so on-provide the basis for this series of reflections on the transformative wisdom that inspired those who follow him.             Mark My Word: Forty Days with Jesus through the Eyes of St. Mark Richard Giles Cowley Publications, 2005 Brimming with insight and Giles' signature wit, Mark My Word reviews the events and teachings related to the Gospel, and provides a twenty-first-century lens through which to understand it. Each daily reading is followed by reflection questions and a closing prayer, making Mark My Word perfect for individual devotional use and group reading.             Meditations on the Cross4 reviews Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Manfred Weber Westminster John Knox Press, 1998 Aid to Bible Study + Stew for the soul + Meditations on the Cross. Each small chapter starts with a Bible paragraph and subsequent remarks by Bonhoeffer that can spruce up any bible study as well as be used on its own by a study group.             The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)5 reviews Penguin Classics, 2003 Relevant for today's spiritual journey + Very inspiring... + Western Bias on description + Good Introduction + Why mystic monks?             Loosening the Roots of Compassion: Meditations for Holy Week and Eastertide1 review Ellen Bradshaw Aitken Cowley Publications, 2006 Recommended! Loosening the Roots of Compassion is exactly what its subtitle indicates: a book of meditations for Holy Week and Eastertide. Aitken, a university professor of Christian history and literature, is also an ordained Episcopal priest. She indicates in the book's preface that we as modern-day believers ...             Cross-Shattered Christ: Meditations on the Seven Last Words2 reviews Stanley Hauerwas Brazos Press, 2005 Moving and Poetic + tiny gem Stanley Hauerwas writes with poetic passion that is moving and causes one to reflect deeply on the cross and God. This book is about the seven last sentences of Jesus from the cross. Hauerwas reflects on their meaning in a very deep, yet simple way. This is a short read, but not a shallow read. ...             Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace6 reviews Miroslav Volf Zondervan, 2006 Primer for Christians, Other Faiths or Even No Faith + Free of Charge and Forgiving in a cluture stripped of Grace + A little book with a life-changing message + Beautiful + The Best Book I've Read on the Subject of Forgiveness             Speaking of Sin: The Lost Language of Salvation6 reviews Barbara Brown Taylor Cowley Publications, 2001 Speaking of Sin + Engaging and powerful + Christ is Coming Back Soon. Repent and Change. We used this book for a study group at my church. It is beautifully written, lucid, challenging, and evoked meaningful discussion.             The Screwtape Letters: How a Senior Devil Instructs a Junior Devil in the Art of Temptation2 reviews C. S. Lewis Macmillan Publishing Company, 1961 Poking fun at the Devil! + THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS by C. S. Lewis "The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn." -- Luther "The devill... that prowde spirite... cannot endure to be mocked." -- Thomas More Here Lewis does his best to make fun of the devil by means of an ...             Echoes from Calvary: Meditations on Franz Joseph Hayden's The Seven Last Words of Christ4 reviews Young Richard Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005 Meditations of the heart for Good Friday and Holy Week + wonderful reflective experience + To the heart of it.... + Echoes from Calvary             The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne (Modern Library Classics)8 reviews John Donne Modern Library, 2001 Donne, the greater poet + A Literary Giant + John Donne makes Shakespeare read like Bukowski + classy courtly love poems and musings on God + Plees updeight th' speling for moderne readeres             The Screwtape Letters: How a Senior Devil Instructs a Junior Devil in the Art of Temptation2 reviews C. S. Lewis Macmillan Publishing Company, 1961 Poking fun at the Devil! + THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS by C. S. Lewis "The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn." -- Luther "The devill... that prowde spirite... cannot endure to be mocked." -- Thomas More Here Lewis does his best to make fun of the devil by means of an ...             Becoming Human: Core Teachings of Jesus Brian C. Taylor Cowley Publications, 2005 Succinct summations of what Jesus taught-Forgive yourself; Love everybody; Help the poor, and so on-provide the basis for this series of reflections on the transformative wisdom that inspired those who follow him.             Echoes from Calvary: Meditations on Franz Joseph Hayden's The Seven Last Words of Christ4 reviews Young Richard Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005 Meditations of the heart for Good Friday and Holy Week + wonderful reflective experience + To the heart of it.... + Echoes from Calvary             Meditations on the Cross4 reviews Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Manfred Weber Westminster John Knox Press, 1998 Aid to Bible Study + Stew for the soul + Meditations on the Cross. Each small chapter starts with a Bible paragraph and subsequent remarks by Bonhoeffer that can spruce up any bible study as well as be used on its own by a study group.             Speaking of Sin: The Lost Language of Salvation6 reviews Barbara Brown Taylor Cowley Publications, 2001 Speaking of Sin + Engaging and powerful + Christ is Coming Back Soon. Repent and Change. We used this book for a study group at my church. It is beautifully written, lucid, challenging, and evoked meaningful discussion.             The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)5 reviews Penguin Classics, 2003 Relevant for today's spiritual journey + Very inspiring... + Western Bias on description + Good Introduction + Why mystic monks?             Cross-Shattered Christ: Meditations on the Seven Last Words2 reviews Stanley Hauerwas Brazos Press, 2005 Moving and Poetic + tiny gem Stanley Hauerwas writes with poetic passion that is moving and causes one to reflect deeply on the cross and God. This book is about the seven last sentences of Jesus from the cross. Hauerwas reflects on their meaning in a very deep, yet simple way. This is a short read, but not a shallow read. ...             Loosening the Roots of Compassion: Meditations for Holy Week and Eastertide1 review Ellen Bradshaw Aitken Cowley Publications, 2006 Recommended! Loosening the Roots of Compassion is exactly what its subtitle indicates: a book of meditations for Holy Week and Eastertide. Aitken, a university professor of Christian history and literature, is also an ordained Episcopal priest. She indicates in the book's preface that we as modern-day believers ...