Speaking Christian

Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning And Power -- And How They Can Be Restored

BY MARCUS J. BORG
Christianity is filled with words like "salvation" that have drifted in their meaning over the centuries until we have lost touch with what we are saying to each other when we use these words. They mean different things to different people, often sparking emotional responses in which the words and the effort to express a meaning are at cross purposes. Marcus Borg, author of "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time," explores the challenges of religious vocabulary.

HarperOne 2011 248 PP Paper

$14.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Only On You

BY LINDA KRANZ
Simple and powerful the words of Adri's parents comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. This exquisitely illustrated book explodes with color and honest insights. Kranz's uniquely painted rockfish, set against vibrant blue seas, make an unforgettable and truly special impression. Only One You will inspire both parents and children, readers and the read to of all ages as they swim through the sea of life. "There's only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place".

Rising Moon 2006 32 PP. Cloth

$12.95 (in stock)

The Quiet Book

BY DEBORAH UNDERWOOD AND RENATA LIWSKA
There are many kinds of quiet: Quiet can be delicate. Quiet can be thundering! Quiet can be sweet, and cozy. It will be up to the parent to talk about Quiet in Quaker Meeting Quiet, but this book has all sorts of other Quiet quite beautifully illustrated from deliberate quiet like "sisters asleep quiet" to the quiets you don't think have to think about like "lollipop quiet". I think this is unusually child appropriate for any age up to six or so.

Houghton Mifflin 2010 32 PP. Cloth

$12.95 (in stock)