Minister's musings(posts)

The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen

By Rose Kentwell | May 11, 2015

  Nouwen, Henri J.M. The return of the prodigal son : the story of a homecoming. 1992   I usually find the work of Nouwen both challenging and rewarding and…

Testing Tradition and Liberating Theology by Val Webb

By Rose Kentwell | April 6, 2015

Do have a look at the books relating to Easter. Latest arrival: Val Webb’s new book called “Testing Tradition and Liberating Theology.” The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Byrnes, Executive Director of the…

Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg

By Rose Kentwell | October 27, 2014

What do these words or phrases mean?: Born again, Righteousness, The Ascension, The Rapture and Second Coming, Heaven. If you would like to know, Marcus Borg will explain each one, along with other…

Walking with God through pain and suffering

By Rose Kentwell | October 4, 2014

by Timothy Keller.  [2013] This book grapples with the age-old question: how do we deal with pain and suffering, both in our own lives and in the world around us? The…

Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg

By Rose Kentwell | October 1, 2014

Have your children/grandchildren, friends or workmates ever asked you about Christian words such as “Sin” “Heaven” or “The Trinity”? For many people, Christianity has become an unfamiliar language. Many do…