Jennifer Grant

Becoming Sage

Christian Living

“Becoming Sage is a gift to people of faith in midlife, that disorienting "time of reckoning" that Michelle Van Loon so deftly describes. We are encouraged to continue on as she reminds us that maturity is not a destination, but a process that doesn't follow a "tidy trajectory." Humorous, honest, and wise, Michelle is just the guide many of us need as we move through the second half of life. The prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter are much more nuanced and helpful than the norm. I look forward to journaling through each one.”

Broken Hallelujahs

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In Broken Hallelujahs, Beth Slevcove tells a brave, unsentimental and surprisingly redemptive story. She explores the way grief can both shatter and transform our hearts and offers spiritual practices that help readers authentically express and grieve their own wounds and disappointments. It's a beautiful, honest book.”

Consider the Women

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“What happens when we dare explore Biblical stories from the perspectives of faith traditions different than our own? In Consider the Women, Debbie Blue does just that—and also looks at these stories through a matriarchal lens. The result—as is always the case in her provocative, engaging, inspiring writing—is a new way to approach and appreciate our odd, contrary, and sometimes disturbing Scriptures. We also gain a fresh look at Hagar, Esther, and Mary, “three matriarchs of the Bible.”

Saints of Feather and Fang

“From comparing God's love to that of a 'mama eagle,' to likening pit bulls to the good Samaritan and exploring the 'anywhen' of liminal places, Saints of Feather and Fang is full of surprises. Author, animal lover, and seminarian Caryn Rivadeneira is fierce, funny, and fresh in these pages as she examines what animals can teach us about our Creator.”

Small Talk

Christian Living

“Small Talk is a gift to parents who long to connect with their children about the joys and everyday rituals that sustain us, as well as about the griefs that capsize our hearts. Amy Julia Becker is an astute observer; she watches and names how, along with her children, she is maturing and coming to understand the world and her place in it. Thoughtful, wise, and engaging, Becker’s work inspires me to live with intention and keep alert to the presence of God. Highly recommended.”

Teach Us to Want

Christian Living

“Jen Pollock Michel's Teach Us to Want is a beautiful spiritual memoir that weaves the author's story with passages from Scripture that address—and even gracefully redress—her restless fears and questions. Intelligent, honest and inspiring, the book invites readers to understand their own stories of loss and "loving wrongly" in the light of that which is truly the antidote to our fears and dissatisfaction, the good news.”

The End of Hunger

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“'Love,' as one contributor to this book states, 'is at the root of justice.' In this collection, we're given a clear call to action—as well as simple and achievable steps that every one of us can take—to transform our love for God into hopeful and effective advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. After all, what did Christ tell his dear and blunder-prone friend Peter to do as a sign of his love? 'Feed my sheep.' I'm grateful for this compelling book; may it rouse each of us into action.”

The Sacred Pulse

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“In The Sacred Pulse, April Fiet gently invites us to witness how she has exited echo chambers, hit pause on mindless consumption, and questioned her loyalty to the notion of independence, replacing these with simple, life-giving observations and practices that bring wholeness and spark justice.”

The Winding Path of Transformation

Christian Living

“I love this quiet, deeply honest book; it indeed has left me—as the author hopes will be the case for his readers—with a renewed appetite for transformation and freedom and an awareness of God's presence, 'Always already.'”

Undaunted Joy

Christian Living

“gracious fading light of sunset,” homemade quilts, and freshly cut grass are only a few of the many inspirations for joy that Shemaiah Gonzalez details in this beautiful book. But as cozy and reassuring as these reflections are, Undaunted Joy isn’t an invitation to gloss over or deny our own or the world’s pain, loss, and suffering. Rather, Gonzalez invites readers to experience joy as an antidote to anxiety and despair. When you reach the last page, may you—as was true for me—be persuaded that joy isn’t a luxury but, truly, a necessity and a way of life.”