The story of a monk, a minstrel, and the music that brought them togetherIn 1965 writer-activist-monk Thomas Merton fulfilled a twenty-four-year dream and went to live as a hermit beyond the walls of his Trappist monastery. Seven months later, after a secret romance with a woman half his age, he was in danger of losing it all. Yet on the very day that his abbot uncovered the affair, Merton found solace in an unlikely place—the songs of Bob Dylan, who, as fate would have it,...

The story of a monk, a minstrel, and the music that brought them togetherIn 1965 writer-activist-monk Thomas Merton fulfilled a twenty-four-year dream and went to live as a hermit beyond the walls of his Trappist monastery. Seven months later, after a secret romance with a woman half his age, he was in danger of losing it all. Yet on the very day that his abbot uncovered the affair, Merton found solace in an unlikely place—the songs of Bob Dylan, who, as fate would have it...

This collection of poems explores the confounding, restless joy of encountering the Holy; Father Zosima speaks of the elemental Love that surrounds us and the mystery that is closer to us than the air we breathe.Robert Hudson has that quality, all too rare in evangelicalism, of embracing mystery and thus giving his readers that freedom.--Philip Yancey, author, Where Is God When It Hurts? and What's So Amazing about Grace?If poets are "orators of the imagination" (Wal...

"I don't love God." Little did Gen-Z seminarian Katie Westcott know that when she made that confession to English professor Martin Bonham it would throw the quiet campus of Cupperton University into an uproar. Nothing would be the same again. Part sitcom, part inspiration, this thoughtful theological comedy is like a Venn diagram in which C. S. Lewis and P. G. Wodehouse intersect.

Jesus ascended to heaven. End of story. But then how do we explain the many Christians, in nearly every century since, who claimed to have seen, heard, met, and touched Jesus in the flesh?In Seeing Jesus, Robert Hudson explores the larger-than-life characters throughout Christian history who have encountered the actual face or form of the resurrected Christ--from the apostles Thomas and Paul in the first century to Charles Finney in the nineteenth and Sundar Singh in the t...

The Christian Writer's Manual of Style is a Christian-publishing-industry standard. Now in its 5th edition, the manual offers vital information to writers in the religious and general markets, including many topics that are not addressed in other style manuals. This edition contains all the most relevant material from the fourth edition—entries on capitalization, abbreviation, citation, fictional dialogue, and more—but all of it has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep pace...

Treating Compulsive Sexual Behaviour and Its Impact on Relationships is a practical guide to understanding the impact of compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB) on intimacy, trust, and emotional connection in relationships. Written from the unique dual perspective of professional expertise and lived experience, this book explores how CSB impacts individuals and couples and offers a path toward recovery, healing, and genuine connection.Providing a unique blend of clinical insight...

BEYOND THE BEANSTALKAll New Southern Tales about Jack the Giant Killer"You can almost hear the crickets chirping and the rocking chair creaking on the cabin porch as you listen to Robert Hudson's distinctly Southern voice spinning out these trickster tales reminiscent of the Jack tales retold by Richard Chase in the middle of the last century."As long as there have been stories, Jack has been climbing more than beanstalks, and Hudson mines an amazingly deep repertoi...

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in Argentina, a captivating country known for its diverse landscapes and vibrant culture? Say goodbye to travel mishaps and hello to seamless exploration with our comprehensive travel guide!Argentina isn't just a destination; it's a tapestry of experiences waiting to be discovered by every traveler lucky enough to visit.Crafted by a seasoned expert who has traversed every corner of Argentina, this guide will lead you to the most ...

The standard style guide of the Christian publishing industry, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, 4th Edition, compiled by veteran Zondervan editor Robert Hudson, contains clear guidance on style questions related to religious writing, including many topics not addressed in other references or online.Nearly half of this fourth revision is made up of new material, including information about turning blogs into books, the effects of digital media on writing, “adverbial ...

The world is going to hell in a handbasket. That statement has never been more true for anyone than Michael Gallagher, his brother Thomas and his girlfriend Krystal Nocturne. Self-taught sorcerers now on the hunt for teachers who may no longer exist, their end goal is to prevent the underworld from resurrecting something sinister. Not only do they learn they are in way over their heads in a millennia long war, have to fight against supernatural creatures but have to race against time itsel...

Flies are the most ubiquitous of insects: buzzing, minuscule, and seemingly insignificant, they've been both plagues and minor annoyances for millennia. Rather than ignore these incredibly mundane and seemingly insignificant creatures, poets spanning centuries--from the seventeenth to the twentieth--and continents--from North America to Asia--have found that these ordinary bugs in fact illuminate deep spiritual mysteries.In this revelatory book, Robert Hudson considers seven poets,...