If you didn't catch Nicholas King's talk on Bible translation at CRE, Sandown earlier this month, then you will have missed one of the highlights of the whole event; delivered with humour, humility and zest, I was inspired to put on my theology hat for a bumper blog post!
At a glance, you may think it's a book that's going to summon you to renounce capitalism, rid yourself of all possessions and go and live in the desert and/or offer your life exclusively to the service of others however this book isn't a call to ultimate self-sacrifice and self-denial but a book that will make you realise how important it is to live life in accordance with your most true and authentic self.
At a glance: Three recent KM publications; Word Alive! by Claire Benton-Evans, Rejoice with Me by Annie Heppenstall and The Lindisfarne Gospels by Ray Simpson
With over 40 books under his belt, a Children's Book of the Year Award 2010, not to mention a thriving Twitter and Facebook fan base for 'Derek the cleric', a KM interview with the very funny and talented Andy Robb was surely long over due!
Well-considered and honestly written, Pastoral Care is packed full of engaging anecdotes, useful bits of advice and wise perspective. Peppered with quotations from the likes of Eckhart Tolle, Julian of Norwich and even The Wizard of Oz, this book will most certainly speak to more than just those working in ministry.