by Drew S Williams | Jun 22, 2020 | Books, Discipleship, Parenting
Our world seems to be constantly in upheaval right now, and many of us are experiencing a personal unraveling of our “norm” as we are forced into new rhythms at home and at work, unlearning our routines and picking up new habits, and trying to navigate the...
by Drew S Williams | Jun 19, 2020 | Books
“In order for me to do what God is calling me to do, I have to equip God’s people to do his work.” Book ?? Of 2019, “The Unstuck Church,” by Tony Morgan, is a handbook and diagnostic tool for churches of all sizes and shapes that comes directly from Morgan’s years of...
by Drew S Williams | Feb 19, 2020 | Books
“Rest is not an inner state that can be produced by thinking a certain way or placing ourselves in the right conditions. It is obtained only by entering into a relationship. When we find Christ, we find rest.” Book ?? Of 2019, “The Radical Pursuit of Rest,” by...
by Drew S Williams | Aug 19, 2019 | Books
“John Barrett heard God speak when he was ten years old.” “Prophet,” by Frank Peretti, was an interesting read from the author of the two “Darkness” books I read last year. I found this at a used book store and bought it purely on the name of the author, even though I...
by Drew S Williams | Apr 19, 2019 | Books
“Being in the neighborhood of Jesus is sharing Jesus’ freedom to *invite* — to make our lives and our communities places of welcome for those most deeply in need of solidarity, of fellowship.” Book ?? Of 2019, “Being Christian,” by Rowan Williams is a beautiful little...
by Drew S Williams | Mar 19, 2019 | Books
You guys, I’m telling you: Orson Scott Card writes stories that connect you to your own humanity in a way like no other author. “The Ships of Earth,” by Orson Scott Card, is the third installment in his “Homecoming Saga” (link in bio, code “HOMECOMING”), which follows...
by Drew S Williams | Feb 19, 2019 | Books
“Of all the commandments, therefore, the most comprehensive is to love God and our neighbor. This love is made firm through abstaining from physical things, and through stillness of thought.” Book ?? Of 2019, “Philokalia,” is a collection of various quotes and wise...
by Drew S Williams | Feb 19, 2019 | Books
This was a hard read for me. Book ?? Of 2019, “Interior Castle,” by St. Theresa of Avila is half journal and half guidebook for developing a prayer life. Written by St. Theresa when she was only about 20 years old for the sake of her fellow nuns in her order, the book...
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