Sarah Thomas Baldwin

A Teachable Spirit

Christian Living

“When teachability and humility have gone out of fashion as a virtue for Christians or as a sign of serious scholarship, this is the book we need to call us back to who we are. Christians are called to be learners, not only first, but always. A teachable spirit is a spirit of a Christ follower. A.J. Swoboda invites us to return to the humility of being a learner not only of our heroes but also of our enemies in order to know how to think, and how to think well. In this transformative book, we are challenged to the posture of a true disciple—a learner. Rev. Dr. Sarah Baldwin, vice president of Student Life, Asbury University, and author of Generation Awakened Christians by definition are learners. We follow Jesus, our Teacher. How can we love God with our heart and soul and mind if we are unwilling to learn? In A Teachable Spirit, A.J. Swoboda is our guide to guides. He encourages us to be lifelong learners and shows us that we have something we can learn from everyone.”

Morning Resolve

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Patrick Allen gives us practical theology as a gifted storyteller and wise counselor in his book, Morning Resolve. Patrick invites us into his own experience of a daily prayer practice that gives roots to his spiritual story. I felt connected to Patrick's personal stories of God at work, scripture integration, and insight in how to live a holy life. Patrick is always inspirational and discerning, often funny and profound, but never holier-than-thou. This book is accessible and full of depth at the same time. I found myself reaching for my journal as I read it, wanting to record a thought or prayer or a way to live more honestly into my work and faith. To exhort with conviction and give humble grace in the same pages is a hard thing to do and Patrick does it well. I will read this many times and share it with my colleagues and friends. Thank you, Patrick, for encouraging us to live a simple, sincere, and serene life every morning with resolve.”