Dear Outlook Readers,
Earlier this month, when my colleague Shani McIlwain asked me how I intended to use Chanequa Walker-Barnes' newly released devotional, Sacred Self-Care, I realized how eager I am for my annual “fall re-fresh.” With summer travel in the rearview mirror and the kids back at school, I sit down the day after Labor Day to envision the new practices I hope to establish — everything from prayer to yoga to simply drinking more water! Sacred Self-Care will be my guide for the first few weeks, and it is just one of many recently released guides to consider if you’re also seeking new rhythms and practices.
I frequently have a half dozen devotional reads on my nightstand — one with snippets for bedtime, another in a “workbook” that encourages dedicated time with God in the morning, and yet another perfect for the outdoors. These are the kind of resources you’ll want to bring to your staff or committee meeting, full of accessible wisdom to read aloud as an opener or to share with colleagues.
If you subscribe to the Outlook online or in print (and I hope you do!) keep an eye out in our October issue for a review of Margaret Renkl’s upcoming The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year. It’s a “literary devotional” and a welcome addition to this list.
Happy Reading,
Amy Pagliarella
Outlook Book Review Editor
P.S.: If you’ve been following Page Turners this summer, you’ve seen intern Jo Wiersema’s outstanding work evaluating and recommending story Bibles. Their final piece is a comprehensive guide — check it out here and share with parents, pastors and the children’s committee at your church.
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