Compass and Stars

This collection of short, informal pieces that are both theologicallysubstantial and genuinely popular is aimed at helping us "get ourbearings" in the life of the spirit today. These essays reveal thestaleness and oppressive nature of many of our spiritual practicesat a time when, more than ever, we need to stand back and let thefresh winds of the Spirit blow through our lives and surprise us.Whether about the spirituality of shopping or social justice,discernment or channel-surfing, these pieces will delight you andmake you think. Ideal for retreats and as a source for sermon ideas,the book can be read in one day, or spread over a month or more.Smith, Martin L. is the author of 'Compass and Stars ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781596270480 and ISBN 1596270489.