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Today is the anniversary of the death of American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Here are 5 of his poems: https://twp.ai/4iuvht

09.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking about tomorrow's gospel reading - "You are the light of the world."

When day comes, we step out of the shade
aflame and unafraid.
The new dawn blooms as we free it.

For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.

β€” Amanda Gorman

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"I hate all your show and pretense, the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies. I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings. I won't even notice all your choice peace offerings.
Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of your harps. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living."
Amos 5:21-24

"I hate all your show and pretense, the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies. I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings. I won't even notice all your choice peace offerings. Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of your harps. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living." Amos 5:21-24

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β€œAlienated people stop trusting that reality is good, that we are good too, and that we belongβ€”to God and to one another,” writes Fr. Richard Rohr in today’s β€œDaily Meditations.”

Join us this week as we explore The Fall. buff.ly/Uz37RUz

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Bearing Witness to the Glory of God’s Beloved Sonβ€”Lectionary Reflection for Transfiguration Sunday (2 Peter 1:16-21) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Bearing Witness to the Glory of God's Beloved Son - #Lectionary reflection for #TransfigurationSunday (2 Peter 1:16-21). A call to attend to the lamp that is Christ, not cleverly devised myths, so we can share the light. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/bear... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @wjkbooks.com

09.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's FEATURED REVIEW: Augustine the African by Catherine Conybeare, published by Liveright Publishing... read the review here: englewoodreview.org/...

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Full list of our most anticipated releases: englewoodreview.org/spring-2026-...

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We need old books.

β€œEvery age has its own outlook. It is specially good at seeing certain truths and specially liable to make certain mistakes. We all, therefore, need the books that will correct the characteristic mistake of our own period. And that means the old books.”
-C.S. Lewis

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One of our most anticipated books of Spring 2026!

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This week's collection of Lectionary Poetry is ready for you: englewoodreview.org/...



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The Monthly Kindle Ebook Sale – February 2026 - The Englewood Review of Books Here are 20 of the Best Deals for Christian Readers from this February 2026 ebook sale … Eugene Peterson, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, John Inazu ...

We've highlighted a list of ebooks on sale on Amazon this February that might be of interest...check them out here:

03.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And now for something on the lighter side… 🀣🀣🀣 via The Bible for Normal People

02.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grace Ji-Sun Kim - Earthbound [Feature Review] - The Englewood Review of Books A Feature Review of Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice by Grace Ji-Sun Kim (Orbis Books, 2025)

Read @erbks.bsky.social review of #Earthbound

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englewoodreview.org/grace-ji-sun...

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Our pleasure!

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Watson, Chien, Smith Win 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards RenΓ©e Watson has won the 2026 John Newbery Medal for her novel 'All the Blues in the Sky'; CΓ‘tia Chien has won this year’s Randolph Caldecott Medal 'Fireworks', written by Matthew Burgess; and 'Legendary Frybread Drive-In,' edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, has won the Michael L. Printz Award.

Reflections from the new winners of the ALA youth media awards-- (Caldecott, Newbery, et al!) www.publishersweekly...

Have you read any of these titles? I just started All the Blues in the Sky.

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New review! Lost, Hidden, Small: Finding the Way of Jesus Where We Never Think to Look by Kate Haynes Murphy englewoodreview.org/...

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This week's featured review >>> Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice by Grace Ji-Sun Kim englewoodreview.org/...

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β€œThe Lord proclaims: Do what is just and right; rescue the oppressed from the power of the oppressor. Don’t exploit or mistreat the refugee, the orphan, and the widow. Don’t spill the blood of the innocent in this place.” -Jeremiah 22:3

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Relatable 🀣

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When God Seems Distant - Kyle Strobel and John Coe [Excerpt] - The Englewood Review of Books The Moralistic Temptation - An Excerpt from: When God Seems Distant by Kyle Strobel and John Coe (Paperback: Baker Books, 2026)

On our website today: an excerpt from the book When God Feels Distant by Kyle Strobel and John Coe

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Powerful poem by Drew Jackson!!!

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Amen!!!!

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Forgotten, priceless medieval book found in school library The hermit and mystic Richard Rolles was basically a bestselling author in the Middle Ages.

www.popsci.com/science/medi...

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This week's featured review: Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes englewoodreview.org/...

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Some good news: We Need Diverse Books has launched a new program to get banned & challenged books onto classroom shelves: www.diversebooks.org...

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Jesus laying down his life out of love for the world rather than using cosmic and political power to force the world to obey him will forever be the greatest critique of any Christian movement that seeks to secure power in order to ensure that the world conforms to their will.

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A blessing for this evening. From the Black Rock Prayer Book.

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We are so grateful that these amazing speakers are joining us for the 2026 Southern Lights Conference. Throughout the weekend, we'll be hearing wisdom from each and every one of them – and we couldn't be more excited!
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Seminary for Everyone | Bethel University Discover a top Christian university in Minnesota, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with affordable tuition and strong career preparation.

Registration is now open at Bethel Seminary for my Seminary for Everyone course, β€œThe Evangelical Imagination,” held online over the month of June!

Details:

www.bethel.edu/seminary/aca...

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Spring 2026 - Most Anticipated Books for Christian Readers! - The Englewood Review of Books The first half of 2026 promises a ton of excellent new books! Here are 60+ of our most anticipated books of Spring 2026 for Christian Readers

Our Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2026 list is now LIVE-- 60+ titles across genres. We've got theology, formation, nonfiction, novels, poetry, and books for young readers!

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