Unforced Rhythms of Grace
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Twelve Prophetic Virtues/Emphases
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Listening to your soul
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Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith
Parenting Teens
for a Life of Faith
Author Rachel Turner
Publisher BRF £9.99
Format pbk
ISBN 9781800391635
There could scarcely be a more important topic for today’s world. This book is written not just for Christian parents with teenage or approaching-teenage children, but for others involved in support of parenthood, too – grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and youth leaders. As a grandparent of teens, a life of faith for them is very important to me, so I read this book expectantly. The book suggests an excellent framework for parenting, but it is not a guidebook for navigating issues. It addresses listening, availability, empathy, friendship, church involvement and is strong on prayer; but it doesn’t address bullying, social media, drugs, sexual identity or behaviour. There are lots of stories of parenting – both good and bad – and these kept me engaged, though some of the imagined conversations felt a bit contrived. There’s a lot to get right, and Rachel Turner covers a lot of ground.
Twenty-first century teenagers need good parenting and good support. This book will encourage those who seek to provide it. I recommend it.
Reviewed by HOWARD ROWE
Christian family life
Followers of the Way
Followers of the Way
Author Simon Reed
Publisher BRF £9.99
Format pbk
ISBN 9781800391628
In our journey as followers of Jesus Christ, do we know how to integrate and sustain discipleship in all areas of our life? Reed, a Guardian of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, answers by showing us a ‘way of life’ inspired by the ancient wisdom and practice of Celtic Christianity. Like following a map, we need help and direction to know where we are going. In each chapter he explains and discusses different practices to enable us to ‘set out on a lifelong journey to connect more deeply with God and to connect God with the whole of life.’ I particularly liked the chapters on healing and prayer. Thus, by following this way of life, ‘we must become better people, living better lives in a better world.’ What more could we wish to achieve? The book is warmly and personally written, particularly relevant today as we have so few answers to the many seemingly insurmountable problems in our lives. There is a great need to bring healing and wholeness to the whole of creation. I thoroughly recommend this enjoyable book.
Reviewed by JANE SLINGER
Celtic spirituality
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