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12/12/2025

Happy Friday, and Happy December 12! It's time for the twelfth installment of this year's Advent calendar...

See the link in comments to unveil today's pick...

11/12/2025

The December goodness just keeps on coming...

Voting is NOW OPEN in our Reader's Choice Awards!

You have until December 22 to vote for YOUR favorite book releases in 2025.

Find the link in the comments below to cast your vote!

11/12/2025

Today's Feature Review is The Memoirs of André Trocmé [ link to the full review is in the comments ]

11/12/2025

Head on over to the Englewood Review today!

We've got a round-up of interesting new releases from this week, as well as the next book in our Best of 2025 Advent calendar.

Links in comments below.

10/12/2025

Today is Day Ten of our 2025 Advent calendar of the year's best books, and today we're excited to announce our BOOK OF THE YEAR for 2025!

Our reviewer called this book one of "remarkable depth," "accessible and profound." Many on our team here at Englewood have read it and can't stop thinking and talking about its implications. We think it is HIGHLY valuable and important for the church in our current moment.

Our book of the year is... 🥁🥁🥁

The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward

by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, published by Brazos Press

Visit the link in comments below to read more about the book and see the rest of the Advent Calendar!

09/12/2025

NEW REVIEW: Rachel Goddard reviews Waiting for Jesus: An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal by Rich Villodas

Here's what Rachel had to say about this book:

Like many other church musicians, I both anticipate and dread Advent. Preparing for Christmas starts in September—at least—and by the time the Christmas Eve service is over, it is easy to find yourself sick of the whole thing. The church sometimes competes with the culture by scheduling more and louder things to bring people in, all of which must be staffed by church members who feel guilty saying no. This is added to all the non-church events and parties and to-dos, of course.

So Rich Villodas hit me right where I live in his Advent devotional, Waiting for Jesus: “The fast-paced life creates a worn-down soul.” (118) The book is a 25-day devotional through December that uses different themes than the familiar four weeks of Advent (peace, hope, love, joy). Instead, he centers waiting, peacemaking, rejoicing, and beholding. I am not particularly good at any of these virtues, but Villodas gently offers new ways to think about each both within the Christmas story and in my life right now. Each day encourages the reader to still themselves before God, read Scripture, pray, and respond through an unusually thought-provoking question. I found myself grabbing my journal regularly to capture a new insight into the familiar Christmas themes.

The prompt to stillness every day is Villodas’s true focus. By inviting us to stop for just a few moments, offering God space in the day to bless us or speak, the Advent roller coaster stops speeding down the tracks. Some days a particular phrase from Villodas’s reflection or quotes from a range of Christian thinkers resounded in my body. Some days I just took a breath and was glad for it. This book can also be used in small groups, and my own small group has decided to use it during Advent. Waiting for Jesus can help us all take the breath, “create the space to connect with God.” (126)

As always, our latest reviews are available to read at our web site!

09/12/2025

We're continuing on with our 2025 Advent Calendar of the year's best books!

So far, we've featured titles from Diana Butler Bass, Esau McCauley, Beth Allison Barr, Ada Limón, Wendell Berry ... any guesses what today's choice might be? (Link in comments below)

ALSO, don't forget! We have a giveaway going on a few posts back...we're giving away 2 copies of an Advent devotional by pastor and author Rich Villodas. Giveaway closes at the end of the day today!

08/12/2025

“When the Church tries to embody the rule of God in the forms of earthly power it may achieve that power, but it is no longer a sign of the kingdom.” --Lesslie Newbigin, theologian and missiologist, born this day in 1909

08/12/2025

Lectionary Poetry for this upcoming Sunday is available for you now! As always, our hope for this poetry collection is that it will be a valuable addition to your personal spiritual practice, or perhaps be a helpful tool for sermon prep and worship planning.

This week's poets include Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, Lois Red Elk, bell hooks, Wendell Berry, and more! Link in comments below.

08/12/2025

Happy Monday, everyone, and blessed second week of Advent!

Today's a great day to catch up on our Advent Calendar so far, and Day 8's book is ready and waiting for you! This one got a lot of press and attention earlier in the year, and we think it will continue to be talked about in church circles for a long time!

Head to the Advent calendar on our website (link in comments below) for the reveal!

08/12/2025

Don't miss today's featured book on our Advent Calendar of 2025's Best Books!!!!

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