Daniel L. Buttry

In the Land of the Living

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Through Ken Sehested's liturgical poetry, the spirit is set free to blow afresh. Full of faith and anchored in the realities of our current context, Ken makes the wall between worship and the world a very 'thin place.' This is a rich treasure. Enjoy, be troubled, be stretched, be transformed.”

Safeguarding the Stranger

Theology

“Jayme Reaves is what I call an academic/activist, a special breed of folks who can handle the highest intellectual pursuits but are driven to continually engage in real-world struggles and concerns. Reaves addresses this directly in her book as she writes about grounding all the discussion of hospitality in praxis. . . . The richest gift from this book for me was her deep exploration of the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. She explores their commonalities related to hospitality, but also the unique perspectives that each religion brings that can shine light on the limitations of the others and spark growth in the practice of hospitality through interfaith dialog. . . . [This book] is excellent for those who want deep intellectual engagement. As she notes, there is a paucity of material related to the practice and ethics of hospitality in general let alone protective hospitality. Reaves has filled an important space in this discussion, and has done it not as a mere intellectual exercise but as a profound ethical challenge at this historic moment.”

Serving a Crucified King

Christian Living

“Jesse Wheeler offers us a simple yet profound look at the teachings of Jesus applied pointedly to our contemporary context. His clear, concise language helps us engage with various biblical passages, with questions that encourage us to take our thoughts even further. Using these readings for a daily discipline in Lent or any other time will provide good spiritual food to chew on throughout the day.”

The Intimidation Factor

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“With cutting wit, disarming humility, and an incisive grasp of history, Charles Redfern details the road that brought Evangelicals to the era of fawning over President Trump while bullying from pulpits and social media. Through it all he shines the ray of hope from people with the same roots but biblical, Spirit-filled, loving passion to participate in God’s redeeming work in our world.”