Lectionary Poems Year B: More Surprising Grace for Pulpit and Pew

Here is a second book of engaging creative and theologically astute poems for each Sunday of the church year and occasional other days based on the texts for Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary--Original Testament Gospel Letters and Psalms. With the conviction that Scripture always proclaims something new about God each of these 107 poems reveal a surprise often with humor like the proclamations made by the biblical writers. There are five new hymn texts with suggested tunes and another poem can be a light-hearted choir anthem. For preachers study groups and personal devotions the index of 128 biblical references will make the book usable at any time. With titles like Kind of Disturbed by Some of These Scriptures Does Jesus Still Thumb His Nose? and From the KJV to Shazam! these poems will provoke amuse inform and inspire anyone who suspects the Bibles purpose is to proclaim grace for our lives.