Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell challenges us to explore the major features of a new beginning for Christianity. Speaking directly to the heart of all Christians-as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions-he invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living.
"Occasionally I read a book that leads me to think, 'I wish I had written that.' This is one of those books."
-Marcus Borg, author, The Heart of Christianity and Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, among other books
"Draw[s] from fresh, deep springs of faith ... placing before us the challenge of our day: Will we allow God to be born anew in us, in the earth, in the cosmos? Will we embody the ever-new life of the Source from which we come?"
-Mary C. Earle, author, Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings-Annotated and Explained
"Wow.... This book will move you ... with fresh insight into the rebirth of everything. What a writer, what a book!"
-Rob Bell, author, Love Wins and What We Talk about When We Talk about God
"From page one to the conclusion, John Philip Newell engages our imagination and as we read we are born anew. His writing is a blessing!"
-Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former executive director, U.S. World Council of Churches; author, Living into Hope: A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This
"Reconnecting is the word! The deep connection is already there and given, but this little book of wisdom will help you to find the essential message again-and in fresh, intelligent ways."
-Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
"Courageous.... A refreshing cup of cool, clear water for our spirits that enlivens us for the journey beyond the stumbling blocks of unquestioned doctrine toward a reconnection with the earth and the human capacity for awareness, compassion and spiritual practices that restore awe and hope for our enacted faith."
-Thomas V. Wolfe, president, Iliff School of Theology
