Now that, commercially speaking, the holiday season is revving up, you may be seeking gift ideas for your loved ones. If any of them are readers, I may be able to help you. So I am providing this quick-hit guide for the book-lovers in your life.
For those interested in spirituality:
- Coffeehouse Contemplative: Spiritual Direction for the Everyday – If you’ve ever wondered about spirituality beyond Sunday church attendance.
- Prayer in Motion: Connecting with God in Fidgety Times – Guidance for how to pray while doing chores, walking, eating, sitting at work, and a variety of other situations.
- No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith – Short reflections on spirituality and life in general.
For clergy and dedicated church members:
- The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition – How to engage in ministry in rapidly shifting times.
For people looking for an Advent guide:
- Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent – A devotional for people who don’t like devotionals.
For science fiction fans:
- The Doctor and the Apostle: Intersections Between Doctor Who and the Letters of Paul – Setting the life of Paul alongside the lives of a popular time-traveling alien.
- Mirrobius: A Novel – A story of super-powered agents investigating a tech mystery. And there’s a sequel coming early next year.
For music fans:
- Wonder and Whiskey: Insights on Faith from the Music of Dave Matthews Band – Exploring faith implications in DMB’s lyrics.
Happy gift-giving, and thanks for reading.
Jeffrey A. Nelson 