Susan Sparks

A Month of Comfort and Wisdom

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Our lives today are a marathon of stress, exhaustion, anxiety, and even despair. But within this heaviness, hope still gleams forth. A Month of Comfort and Wisdom reveals the source of that hope through quiet daily study of the Holy Scripture. Reach for these beautiful meditations—every day—to light a path through the wilderness and bring strength into these difficult days.”

A Month of Prayer and Gratitude

Bible Studies & Devotionals

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Ask Me for a Blessing (You Know You Need One)

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“The world is starved for kindness. People are yearning to be heard. And the bulk of this population is not behind stained glass--they are in the streets. Through this beautiful book, we stand with Rev. Adrian Dannhauser as she courageously holds space in that pain, teaching us how to be present, vulnerable, and, most of all, a blessing.”

Discovering Humor in the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The world is in desperate need of a humorneutic--a lens through which we can see the joy, laughter, and hope inherent in the ancient scriptures. Thank you, Howard Macy, for offering us this lens with your beautifully written and insightful book. It is a must-read for all who want to enrich and deepen their study of the word!”

Humor Us!

Preaching & Worship

“Thank you, baby Jesus! Finally, a book that truly understands the electric power of humor in preaching. As a pastor and a professional comedian, I know firsthand how the savvy homiletical leveraging of humor can utterly transform the dynamics of a room (and a sanctuary). We owe it to ourselves as preachers, teachers, and human beings to read this wonderful book, absorb its wisdom, then use it to launch the good news of hope as high as it can fly.”

Laughter in a Time of Turmoil

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Ah, if only God's children would get as excited about hu.mor as we do guilt and shame, then there might be some transformation in the world! Richard Olson reminds us all of this need to prioritize joy and to always 'keep smiling.'”

Stand-Up Preaching

Preaching & Worship

“One the most powerful tools in preaching has historically been ignored. Yet, it is an art form that can alter perspectives, bond communities, and transform the very way people receive information. What is that tool? Stand-up comedy. Thank goodness for Jacob Myers and his book Stand-Up Preaching, which ushers comedy into the academy by celebrating its full exegetical and homiletical power.”

The Forever Letter, Second Edition

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“In her beautiful book, The Forever Letter, Elana breathes critical life back into the healing art of letters. With joy and insight, she shows us how to use the written word to heal our relationships and live with greater intention. It is the perfect gift for our hectic and frenzied hearts.”