My editor liked the book review so much relief. All being well another review will hit "The Expository Times".
I am missing our son who was home for Half Term and in stunningly good form.
Today I have spent an enjoyable time on Skype. It is a medium of communication which suits me very well. It is entirely and completely addictive and I am glad I have only recently discovered it! Get on it and we can chat!
The book I was reviewing is by Leslie Francis and Andrew Village, two academics I have a great deal of time for because their intellectual research has significant practical relevance. This book is no exception. A must for preachers who have ever wondered why at the door after preaching their hearts out the people shaking hands don't seem to have heard the sermon they thought they had delivered!
"Preaching With All Our Souls" by Leslie Francis and Andrew Village, Continuum Press 2008
I do wish I could get back to teaching. I am beginning to feel withdrawal. I need to look at how I can move this forward, I really do.
I have learnt some important things over the last few weeks. Firstly, that I am at a crossroads and I have an amazing array of choices to make. Secondly, that I am a person of value and I have giftedness to bring to the table. Lastly, I have the space and time to develop in new ways - to grow the aspects of my personality that feed and nurture my psyche.
The Sanctuary is back - and I am comfortable being. The healing has come gently and is still in progress - I am excited by what I am feeling and discovering within myself. I haven't the faintest idea what the future holds - but that excites me rather than makes me anxious. I am counting blessings not dwelling on my ill-self's belief that I am wholly unacceptable.
Hallelujah. ! Welcome back in this new wonderful form. Enjoy and be free. Much love G
Posted by: gwen | 11/05/2008 at 03:08 PM