Post by Karlissa J.

When ordering books for the church library, it’s tempting to keep a constant eye out for the '“hottest new releases.” Finding the “latest and greatest” things is a bit of a preoccupation in our time and place. But I’m realizing how often we forget the past, and those who have gone before us.

As a remedy to that, I’ve been expanding the Theology section by adding classical works. From Augustine, Athanasius, and Gregory of Nyssa (who all lived in the 300s), to Martin Luther and John Wesley, to Catherine of Sienna and Teresa of Avila, I’ve added a diverse selection of voices from the past. And, as part of my own spiritual growth, I’ve been reading some of these books myself.

Those aren’t the only books I’ve added this year! My goal for next year is to expand the Fantasy collection - let me know if you have any recommendations on great Christian fantasy and sci-fi!