Marjorie J. Thompson

Always Near

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Scripture has been compared to a lamp for our path; bread for the journey; honey dripping from a plentiful comb. What clarity and nourishment from our sacred texts might arise as we engage the pages of this book? Approaching these daily reflections with an open heart, we may discover unexpected insights, fresh angles of light, and a sense of sweetness even amid life’s many challenges. Take, read, be nourished, and share the bounty!”

Everyday Connections

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Given the richness of this devotional companion to the Connections Commentary, I can’t imagine it sitting on your shelf unused! Designed with simplicity yet filled with depth, it is a resource that will help you engage scripture and life both more fully and more joyfully. The flexibility built into its use—individually, in small groups, and in relation to worship—give this guide longevity well beyond a particular lectionary year.”

Everyday Connections

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Given the richness of this devotional companion to the Connections Commentary, I can’t imagine it sitting on your shelf unused! Designed with simplicity yet filled with depth, it is a resource that will help you engage scripture and life both more fully and more joyfully. The flexibility built into its use—individually, in small groups, and in relation to worship—give this guide longevity well beyond a particular lectionary year.”

Living Well

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Starr Tomczak offers a unique approach to reading and reflecting on Torah, using the lens of her life story to help others connect central scriptural themes and deep spiritual truths with their personal journeys. Her writing is very accessible, yet rich with solid biblical scholarship and supported by contemporary social research. It is an appealing combination that has potential to reach a wide audience.”

Make Your Home in My Love

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Catherine Powell is clearly a seasoned spiritual guide. Adding a distinctive emphasis on the active engagement issuing naturally from contemplative practice, she expands the classic threefold path of purgation, illumination, and union to its graced fruit of love expressed in the world. . . . May this book further God’s dream for open-hearted human participation in the divine life permeating this world.”

The Desert of Compassion

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Rachel M. Srubas weaves a rich fabric of spiritual and psychological wisdom, knitting the personal and communal, inward and outward, ordinary and profound. Each meditation sparkles with a vivid story and masterful metaphor. Over and over, her words led me to depth reflection and contemplative awareness. I didn’t want this book to end. It is one I will return to often and gift to others.”

Words of Love

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“A wonderfully fresh take on the Ten Commandments. Drawing on Hebrew word meanings, scholarship, and a rich array of stories, Gamble offers healing for those who have felt shamed and condemned by these verses. Exploring the ‘Ten Words’ as God’s self-revelation and invitation to participate in the Beloved Community, this book deserves to be widely read, discussed, and worked through. It holds great promise for individual and communal transformation.”

You First

Arts & Literature

“While deeply personal, this collection of poems and essays by Karen Luke Jackson is resonant with universal themes. Reading it, I am suspended in wordless appreciation again and again. It is a volume to be savored in small portions. Prepare to be nourished, and perhaps freed. Karen’s reflections on her journey may loosen your ordinary constraints and permit you to embrace more fully your own life path.”