by Sita Diehl | October 17, 2019 | Adult Religious Education, Book Recommendations Adult RE, Young Adult Friends, Young Adult Friends Book Recommendations RE
Our Life is Love describes the transformational spiritual journey of the first Quakers, who turned to the Light of Christ within and allowed it to be their guide. Many Friends today use different language, but are still called to make the same journey. In our time...
by Sita Diehl | October 17, 2019 | Adult Religious Education, Book Recommendations Adult RE, Young Adult Friends
Since its first publication in 1941, A Testament of Devotion has been universally embraced as a truly enduring spiritual classic. Plainspoken and deeply inspirational, it gathers together five compelling essays that urge us to center our lives on God’s presence,...
by Sita Diehl | October 17, 2019 | Adult Religious Education, Book Recommendations Adult RE, Young Adult Friends, Young Adult Friends Book Recommendations RE
This is a meaty and inviting introduction to Quaker thought and spiritual life. The detailed examination of discernment about when to speak in meeting and other leadings is worth the cover price. His chapter entitled ‘The Facing Bench’ lifts up well...
by Sita Diehl | October 17, 2019 | Adult Religious Education, Young Adult Friends Curricula RE
This book explains what faithfulness is and how it can be cultivated by a community that practices ways to listen inwardly together for divine guidance. Above all, this book is a guide to faithfulness groups, a practice that holds great potential for supporting...
by Sita Diehl | June 14, 2019 | Children's Religious Education
Obadiah, a young Quaker boy living in colonial Nantucket, is constantly followed by a sea gull. Obadiah wishes the seagul would leave him alone, but when it does leave, he yearns for its companionship. This story helps young children learn about the importance of...
