Lectionary Levity this timely book that explores

this timely book that explores core Christian beliefs

• Hope for those who think a progressive church can't succeed in a conservative culture

or even wonders about the Episcopal Church

and United Methodist)

By applying Benedict’s monastic wisdom to the everyday concerns and aspirations of modern Christians

Lectionary Levity this timely book that exploresSpanning all 3 years of the lectionary cycle, this book provides a welcome tool for the renewal of preaching from the gospel readings. In a concise, uniform, and simple format, the authors provide a thematic summary of the gospel, list several possible points for preaching, and offer a humorous story for the week that illumines the deeper meaning of the biblical text. Lectionary Levity also functions as a practical manual on how to use humor in