Reformation of the Heart: Seasonal Meditations by a Gay Christian [Paperback]

Chris Glaser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

In these meditations for the church year, Chris Glaser continues his tradition of writing meaningful Christian meditations for gays, lesbians, and their families and friends. He begins where the Christian story and calendar begin--with Advent and Christmas, writing about Jesus' spiritual ancestors. For Epiphany, in addition to Christian understandings of the season, Glaser explores Epiphany as unexpected revelation and as manifestations of divinity. In the Lenten meditations, he writes on reformation and the necessity of reforming oneself as one reforms the church. This collection is sure to be an important seasonal resource for many years.

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From Publishers Weekly

While it occurs near the close of the calendar year, Advent marks the commencement of the liturgical one, beginning the Christian calendar afresh with its weeks of hushed expectation. In Reformation of the Heart: Seasonal Meditations of a Gay Christian, Chris Glaser challenges readers to emulate Mary, who prayed, "Let it be with me according to your Word." Glaser's honest daily meditations will help many gay and lesbian Christians understand the Advent season (and other liturgical events) in fresh and comforting ways.

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About the Author

Chris Glaser is the interim Pastor of Virginia Highland Church, a United Church of Christ and progressive Baptist congregation in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. He is an author, lecturer, theologian, and minister. He has authored many books, including Uncommon Calling: A Gay Man's Struggle to Serve the Church, Come Home! Reclaiming Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians, and Coming Out as Sacrament.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 1 edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664223060
• ISBN-13: 978-0664223069
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #878,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Deeply Spiritual Book, December 6, 2006

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This review is from: Reformation of the Heart: Seasonal Meditations by a Gay Christian (Paperback)

Glaser's books are for me beautiful gifts. I also highly recommend his other volume The Word is Out. This Reformation of the Heart offers nurturing and insightful meditations for each day of each season of the Church. It's the first thing I do in the morning after breakfast. I sit down and read Glaser's meditation for that day. He shows that to be gay has a profoundly spiritual meaning.