Seasons of Wonder

Praise

“Getting saved, in Professor Whitehouse’s vision, is becoming more whole and less divided in our affections. She invites us to drop the psychic burden of dualistic thinking and to become more attuned to our own resources, whether it’s the Bible, Alanis Morrisette, the Tao Che Ting, or an inquisitive child in Star Wars pajamas. Receive her eloquent witness. It is a gift.”—David Dark, author of Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious

“Bonnie Smith Whitehouse is a master at metaphor, prose, and possibility.  To read her book, even if you can’t always do the daily practices, is a gift that will open wonder and joy into your day. This book is remarkable in vision and in truth.”—Rev. Dr. Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms

“In an age of disruption, we are scrambling to find meaningful ways to connect. Seasons Of Wonder is a necessary and timeless gift—a wise, big-hearted, practical invitation to carve out time for holy gatherings with the people we love.”—Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Story of You

“For all of us still trying to know God, Bonnie Smith Whitehouse has created this accessible, delightful, educational companion guide . . . Drawing from contemporary mystics, revered saints, and even pop stars, Whitehouse invites us into a year of sacredness, hope, and ultimately love.”—Heather Lanier, author of Raising a Rare Girl

“Bonnie Smith Whitehouse offers a joyful gift to Christians and seekers in this practical and poetic devotional. This handbook for prayer and life feels like a chat with your wisest friend, and includes suggestions for all ages and stages of life.”—Rev. Claire Brown, author of New Directions for Holy Questions: Progressive Christian Theology for Families

“At a time when it has been increasingly difficult to comfortably show up as a lover of the Lord and an unapologetic Black woman, I found solace in Seasons of Wonder. Bonnie Smith Whitehouse eloquently makes space for little old me to live an expansive life. By removing the oft-imagined barrier between the sacred and the secular, Whitehouse suggests that we can find faith work everywhere . . . I can’t praise it enough.”—Amber O’Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship In the Home and Beyond

“In this lovely volume, Bonnie Smith Whitehouse amplifies the value and beauty of the liturgical calendar for families. This treasure trove of activities, crafts, recipes, and spiritual practices are tailored to each month of the year . . . each activity is simple to implement and yet rick with meaning and delight.”—Julie Bogart, author of The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers and founder of Brave Writer