When I first started practicing Centering Prayer in earnest, focusing on a sacred word to bring my thoughts back to the Presence of God, I daily focused on the word beloved. I was struggling to see anything good in myself. Borrowing from the teachings of Brennan Manning, I imagined crawling up in the lap […]
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Anti-Racism: Books By Black Authors
If you want to further your anti-racism journey, we’ve got a list of books to help you with that! The Red Couch Book Club has compiled a list of must-read books about racism, social justice and faith written by Black authors. The Red Couch has been reading Black authors and books around racial justice for […]
The Red Couch: The Very Good Gospel Introduction
by on March 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
Most of us reconstruct our beliefs or our language about God and faith over the years. I’m with Sarah Bessey who says, “if our theology doesn’t shift and change over our lifetimes, then I have to wonder if we’re paying attention.” One slow, aching change has been from a very personal, individualistic view of the […]
The Red Couch: 2019 Book Selections
by on December 5, 2018 1 Comment
I don’t know about you but 2018 just zipped by! I can’t believe we’re already announcing our Red Couch selections for 2019. (And, if I’m honest, I’m already thinking about what we’ll be reading in 2020…) The books we read this year were some of my favorites and, as always, I’m amazed at the timing […]
The Red Couch: 2018 Book Selections
by on November 24, 2017 9 Comments
Tis the season for posts reminiscing about 2017, rating best books of the year, and looking toward the new year. In the land of the Red Couch, this year has been one filled with changes. In March, I was honored to step into the role of editor for this incredible community. You all have stretched […]
