And Put Away Childish Things

“We all know that Marcus Borg is a gifted teacher, biblical scholar, and writer of nonfiction, but it turns out that he’s a master storyteller, too.” — Brian D. McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity Bestselling author, Bible scholar, and theologian Marcus Borg (Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, The Heart of Christianity, The Last Week) uses his core teachings on faith and the Bible to demonstrate their transformative power and potential in Putting Away Childish Things: the moving, inspirational story of a college professor, her students, and a crisis of faith.

From the bestselling author of Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven--the powerful new book that seeks to rid the Christian faith of the inauthentic and sexist cultural baggage that hinders rather than helps to foster a true encounter with the revolutionary message of Jesus.

Gracie is a teenage girl growing up in the late 30s prior to the 2nd World War. She is getting ready to graduate from high school and begin living her life her way. She resents being the older sister because much of the responsibility for household chores and minding her brothers has been placed on her. She wants to graduate, get a job and start having some fun. Drawn into all of the family’s responsibilities, Gracie must assume the role of full-time mother and housekeeper when tragedy strikes. Gracie learns through the challenges that she endures to develop a strong faith. She learns not to resent God but to recognize that her struggles are what drove her to Him.

In this collection of poems of human struggle and God's grace, Madeleine L'Engle speaks across the centuries through the voices of biblical figures, like Rachel, Isaac, Mary, and Andrew. Every one of us will find at least one character with whom we can identify—their dilemmas and struggles, moments of joy, and heart longings. Their dramatic songs echo in our minds and touch us afresh with belief in God's grace and love, no matter what our situations. Praise for A Cry Like a Bell "Whether in her prose or poetry, Madelein L'Engle brings illumination to her themes through her blend of insight and honesty." —Edmund Fuller "She speaks with the awesomely stark clarity that marks the imagination of real poets. Read her poetry and be chastened and filled with joy." —Thomas Howard "These cries of pain and joy ring down the cycles of the centuries, and listening to them, we are joined to their music." —Luci Shaw

The novel deals with issues of homosexuality in an English boys' public school.

All roads lead to Underhill, where it’s always winter, and never nice. Harry Bodie has a famous grandmother, who wrote beloved children’s books set in the delightful world of Underhill. Harry himself is a failing kids’ TV presenter whose every attempt to advance his career ends in self-sabotage. His family history seems to be nothing but an impediment. An impediment... or worse. What if Underhill is real? What if it has been waiting decades for a promised child to visit? What if it isn’t delightful at all? And what if its denizens have run out of patience and are taking matters into their own hands?

Escape to an era where true love prevails. Burgundy Gloves Allison Kent ENCOUNTERED frequent trouble as a student in her all girl boarding school. As a young woman in the spring of 1880, she finally has a chance to soar into her life of adventure. Will she be able to persuade her grandmother and an unstable uncle to give her the funds needed for her travel to Paris? Living deep in the woods of Michigan, Levi Graham is young, strong and stable in his life of trapping and solitude. With his loyal dog, Patch, and a deep love for God, he has convinced himself there are no other needs in life. In one tragic moment, Allison's planned future comes to a haut when she is found at the bottom of a ravine, left for dead. When Levi stumbles upon the injured young woman he wonders if he can manage the role of a Good Samaritan. In addition to caring for this helpless young woman, he encounters a robbery, fire, visits from relatives and the cabin's previous owners, all disrupting his peaceful life of trapping. In Allison's desire to be independent, she finds these strange people carry a deep faith and connection, crumbling her defensiveness. Little by little her future is changing as she weighs the new possibilities. Her mother's burgundy gloves bring comfort to her confusion and new strength to surrender... to accept a delicate growing love. Visit Amazon's Julia A David Page below for Burgundy Gloves Short Video