Dean K. Thompson

Bone Dead, and Rising

Arts & Literature

“Charles Davidson's remarkable volume is a powerful and pastorally sensitive biblical/theological interpretation of Vincent van Gogh's utterly productive and painful pilgrimage as a passionate artistic genius. Davidson's exquisite exegesis of Vincent's voluminous correspondence to his caring brother (who was convinced of his greatness) has rendered his incredible letters accessible to a much broader readership. The current-day monetary value of Van Gogh's altogether unique creations stands in dramatic juxtaposition to the abiding poverty of his own adult years. If he were alive today, he would no doubt sell his precious paintings in order to feed, clothe, and house numerous 'potato eaters' across the globe. We, all of us, are indebted to Davidson for helping us to understand Vincent's radical biblical theology.”

Summoned and Shaped

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In this rare and compelling testimony we, too, are ‘summoned and shaped’ by the sacred stories and soulful encounters of one who was called to work and serve with the AIDS-affected community. Hoffman’s abiding passion and ‘serene strength’ for this ministry of spiritual accompaniment were propelled by the deep losses of marginalized, castigated, and grieving persons whose belovedness won her heart in profound ways that we should affirm and absorb with reverence and vocational purpose.”

With All Our Prayers

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“I gratefully use John Rogers's remarkable, theologically profound prayers both in public worship leadership and in my personal devotional life. These powerful and exquisite sacred offerings bring to mind the utterly compelling testimony of Psalm 42:7, that `deep calleth unto deep.'”