Books
The Sanctuary: Tales of Hope and Redemption by Krin Van Tatenhove (Story Sanctum, 2025)
The Sanctuary is an intriguing and at times, transforming collection of stories about what it means to be human. Regret, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption filter through a wandering caravan of characters who experience joy and sorrow, loss and gain on their way to the rest of their lives. Each story is unique, yet part of a tapestry exploring how what's lost can be found, well worth each of us going along for the ride.
God Speaks Science by David Johnson (Resource Publications, 2024)
David Johnson explores the connections between Science and Faith. The author provides real-life applications, interesting facts and stories as well as links to videos demonstrating the beauty of God’s creation.
Bread Crumbs: Hope and Other Complications by Patrick O’Doherty (Wipf and Stock: Resource, 2023)
His latest collection of poems comprise a deeply reflective exploration of our common human journey. Insightful, entertaining with a frequent dose of wry humor, O’Doherty provides the reader with something of value to think about as well as an enjoyable read.
Skating on Thin Ice: Professional Hockey, Rape Culture and Violence Against Women by Walter DeKeseredy, Stu Cowan and Martin Schwartz (University of Toronto Press, 2023).
A long overdue assessment and exploration of rape culture and violence against women in professional hockey. DeKeseredy and Schwartz provide a thorough academic perspective while Cowan, a respected sports journalist, adds a kind of “hands on” treatment which results in a balanced and well-documented examination of violence related issues in professional hockey.
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder (Crown, 2017)
A concise, small book that packs a big punch. An important examination of issues and lessons that threaten democracies in the 21st century.
Nonviolence in Theory and Practice (3rd ed) by Holmes and Gan (Waveland Press, 2012) provides a comprehensive and enlightening collection of readings on nonviolence that have never been more relevant or important, given today’s world.
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham (Bantam, 1994) is rich, classic work full of wisdom on topics such as humility, gratitude, tolerance and forgiveness.
How Can I Help? By Ram Dass and Paul Gorman (Knopf, 2016) is a timeless book on the value of service to others. Full of interesting and often moving, stories and anecdotes, this book can enrich courses on counseling and ethics.
The Sanctuary is an intriguing and at times, transforming collection of stories about what it means to be human. Regret, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption filter through a wandering caravan of characters who experience joy and sorrow, loss and gain on their way to the rest of their lives. Each story is unique, yet part of a tapestry exploring how what's lost can be found, well worth each of us going along for the ride.
God Speaks Science by David Johnson (Resource Publications, 2024)
David Johnson explores the connections between Science and Faith. The author provides real-life applications, interesting facts and stories as well as links to videos demonstrating the beauty of God’s creation.
Bread Crumbs: Hope and Other Complications by Patrick O’Doherty (Wipf and Stock: Resource, 2023)
His latest collection of poems comprise a deeply reflective exploration of our common human journey. Insightful, entertaining with a frequent dose of wry humor, O’Doherty provides the reader with something of value to think about as well as an enjoyable read.
Skating on Thin Ice: Professional Hockey, Rape Culture and Violence Against Women by Walter DeKeseredy, Stu Cowan and Martin Schwartz (University of Toronto Press, 2023).
A long overdue assessment and exploration of rape culture and violence against women in professional hockey. DeKeseredy and Schwartz provide a thorough academic perspective while Cowan, a respected sports journalist, adds a kind of “hands on” treatment which results in a balanced and well-documented examination of violence related issues in professional hockey.
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder (Crown, 2017)
A concise, small book that packs a big punch. An important examination of issues and lessons that threaten democracies in the 21st century.
Nonviolence in Theory and Practice (3rd ed) by Holmes and Gan (Waveland Press, 2012) provides a comprehensive and enlightening collection of readings on nonviolence that have never been more relevant or important, given today’s world.
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham (Bantam, 1994) is rich, classic work full of wisdom on topics such as humility, gratitude, tolerance and forgiveness.
How Can I Help? By Ram Dass and Paul Gorman (Knopf, 2016) is a timeless book on the value of service to others. Full of interesting and often moving, stories and anecdotes, this book can enrich courses on counseling and ethics.
Films
Small Things Like These
Understated, transcendent, and bathed in compassion's light, this is a special film where the human heart and conscience leads a simple working man to persevere in rescuing a young girl in distress.
Understated, transcendent, and bathed in compassion's light, this is a special film where the human heart and conscience leads a simple working man to persevere in rescuing a young girl in distress.
Blitz
Set in London during WWII when Germany relentlessly bombed the city, a young boy sent to the English countryside with other children to keep them safe jumps from the train in order to find his way back to his mother in London. There is an authentic Charles Dickens feel to the challenges and characters he experiences on his journey homeward.
Set in London during WWII when Germany relentlessly bombed the city, a young boy sent to the English countryside with other children to keep them safe jumps from the train in order to find his way back to his mother in London. There is an authentic Charles Dickens feel to the challenges and characters he experiences on his journey homeward.
Forgotten Love
"Forgotten Love" is a classic and inspiring film that reaffirms the human spirit. A bit reminiscent of Les Miserables and films based upon Charles Dickens works, it flows at times with surprising twists and turns and a kind of dignity and suspense toward a meaningful conclusion. The film's music is also exceptional.
"Forgotten Love" is a classic and inspiring film that reaffirms the human spirit. A bit reminiscent of Les Miserables and films based upon Charles Dickens works, it flows at times with surprising twists and turns and a kind of dignity and suspense toward a meaningful conclusion. The film's music is also exceptional.
Land
One of the most moving films I have seen in a long time. A woman enduring relentless grief retreats to an isolated cabin deep in the wilderness where near death, she is discovered by someone who over time, helps her to heal. The film’s ending holds a surprise that embodies the essence of both healing and grace.
One of the most moving films I have seen in a long time. A woman enduring relentless grief retreats to an isolated cabin deep in the wilderness where near death, she is discovered by someone who over time, helps her to heal. The film’s ending holds a surprise that embodies the essence of both healing and grace.
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Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times is a moving award-winning short film about compassion. Lunana: a Yak in the classroom
A beautiful film about the value of simplicity, hospitality and generosity. |
The Fisher King
The Fisher King, starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams, is an exceptional film which examines how one’s self-absorption can be destructive, causing great harm to others. The film also explores the consequences of prejudice and violence as well as the redemptive and restorative powers of accepting responsibility for one’s actions and trying to make amends for the harm done.
The Fisher King, starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams, is an exceptional film which examines how one’s self-absorption can be destructive, causing great harm to others. The film also explores the consequences of prejudice and violence as well as the redemptive and restorative powers of accepting responsibility for one’s actions and trying to make amends for the harm done.