Joyful Spirit Bubbling

Faith and Spirit Through the Seasons

Bronwyn Angela White

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Philip Garside Publishing Limited
30 November 2023

Poetry; Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

"Joyful Spirit Bubbling is a poetic journey through the seasons in Aotearoa New Zealand, capturing the essence of summer - December, January, February - and moving through Autumn and Winter to end with the revival and hope of Spring.

The author offers poems, prayers, and reflections, most of which can be read aloud as part of a service of worship. The book explores the liturgical and calendar years.

The poems and reflections within the book touch on themes, such as the flourishing spirit of growth, liberating spirit of compassion, and perceptive spirit of insight. Bronwyn incorporates elements of Māori culture, discussing concepts like manaakitanga (hospitality) and emphasizing the sacred in everyday life.

She invites readers to celebrate the blessings in their lives, ranging from small kindnesses to the wonders of nature. World Religion Day and Waitangi Day are acknowledged, fostering interfaith understanding and harmony.

The text extends gratitude for the diverse talents that contribute to our shared existence, from artists and entertainers to those who handle essential tasks like rubbish collection and recycling.

In the ""Drama of Our Lives,"" the author expresses thankfulness for grace that guides individuals in the collective drama of life and recognizes the importance of friends and strangers who see beauty in our lives even during challenging times.

""Gifts of Other Faiths and Cultures"" celebrates the diversity of beliefs, acknowledging contributions from various traditions and cultures. It highlights the significance of storytelling and expresses gratitude for storytellers across different cultures.

""Joyful Spirit Bubbling,"" pays homage to the creative spirit in nature and celebrations. It calls for empathy and justice, urging readers to work towards peace and justice while holding in their hearts those in need. The text invokes blessings for the homeless, peacemakers, and those dedicated to social, racial, and religious justice.

This book is a rich tapestry of poetic expressions, prayers, and reflections that invite readers to appreciate the sacred in ordinary moments and actively participate in the shared drama of life."

By: Bronwyn Angela White
Imprint: Philip Garside Publishing Limited
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 118g
ISBN: 9781991027580
ISBN 10: 1991027583
Pages: 78
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Born in Aotearoa New Zealand, Bronwyn's writing celebrates inclusiveness and social justice; affirms spirit and faith in postmodern, progressive and post-Christian life. Her prayers, affirmations, reflections, and blessings are in inclusive language, with an emphasis on ""faith not belief"" and social justice."

Reviews for Joyful Spirit Bubbling: Faith and Spirit Through the Seasons

"Praise for Joyful Spirit Bubbling ""Bronwyn has the creativity, imagination, and power to have us sense the sacred in the ordinary... Bronwyn's words are more powerful and real than a thousand theological treatises on incarnation."" Rev Dr Margaret Mayman ""...poetry somehow rises above our ordinary, prosaic, factual, doctrinal essays and books and can lift our spirits, and here Bronwyn has offered to us some of her creations in this respect that we can share."" Emeritus Prof Rev Sir Lloyd Geering"