For the 75th anniversary of The Protestant Hour and Day1 ministry, host Peter Wallace has gathered dozens of inspiring excerpts from the most powerful sermons.
Some of the most effective preachers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries are featured, representing the historic mainline Protestant churches and a diverse variety of voices. Diana Butler Bass, Michael Curry, Walter Brueggemann, Barbara Brown Taylor, Juan Carlos Huertas, and many more offer their perspectives on topics such as peace, justice, prayer, love, and community. Clergy and parishioners from across the theological spectrum will appreciate the scope and accessibility of this curated collection.
This book is a superb companion for personal meditation and devotion, or thoughtful gift-giving for weddings, birthdays, sympathy, and other life occasions. Questions for discussion and meditation are included with each topic, making this inspirational collection ideal for use by small groups or for personal study.
The Rev. Peter M. Wallace, an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Atlanta, serves as the executive producer and host of the Day1 radio/podcast and internet ministry (Day1.org) and president of the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of ten books, including Getting to Know Jesus (Again): Meditations for Lent. He is the editor of Heart and Soul: The Emotions of Jesus, as well as Faith and Science in the 21st Century: A Postmodern Primer, a youth and adult faith formation resource. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
“For two decades, Peter Wallace has provided the visionary leadership that allows Day1 to reach thousands of listeners each week. He is also a pastor's pastor. In this book, he gives us another resource for faithful living and another reason to thank this man of faith for his ministry to us all.” —Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia
“Sermons sit at the intersection of theology and daily life. Day1 has shared that street corner for seventy-five years. This collection tells the story of people, events, and issues that passed along the way and the timeless gospel that speaks to it all.”—Micah T.J. Jackson, President, Bexley Seabury Seminary
“Since 1945, The Protestant Hour and Day1 have been feeding the world with good news and healing lessons. Now those messages are collected into this powerful book, perfect for a daily meditation, Bible study, or inspirational read. Given the state of our world, we could all use a bit of this nourishing bread!” —Susan Sparks, Senior Pastor of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, New York, author, comedian, and nationally syndicated columnist
