Words, Wonder, and the Divine in You

Advance readers' praise"Deborah Roof had a mystical experience in an AA meeting soon after coming out as queer. She later lets God nudge her to trade in her closet of brown garb for a wardrobe splashy with tie-dye. She doesn't try to sell readers on the merits of church but tells the truth that we can reliably- and more palpably-encounter the Divine outside of institutions ... This little book of wonders is ...for anyone who has been burned by toxic Christian theology or just needs their longtime faith exfoliated to get at the tender fresh skin underneath."--Molly Baskette, UCC pastor, author of HowtoBeginWhenYourWorldisEnding"Roof's book presents an original framework for introspection on the daily life of faith."--Sarah Drummond, founding dean of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School"Engaging work, inviting us to reimagine our lives, and the church, as wondrous expressions of divine love--where God is still and always speaking!"--Anna Carter Florence, PhD, biblical scholar, Columbia Theological Seminary"With humor and heart-filled honesty, the words of this beautiful book will instill wonder in your soul, ignite your spirit, and bring love to the center of your life."--Karoline M. Lewis, PhD, biblical scholar, Luther Seminary"There is a heart beating in Roof's new book. [Her] generosity with her own life invites readers to discover a spiritual core in their own experiences."--Maren C. Tirabassi, UCC pastor, author, poet" A courageous, engaging, and unpretentious guide to help expand and deepen the reader's awareness of their own . . . spiritual connection and love-centered faith."--Thomas Warfield, performing artist, director of dance, NTID, Rochester Institute of Technology