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""In moving poetry, Al Staggs has given us a book that raises all the questions that should be raised about our consumerist and materialistic society. This is not only an intellectual challenge but it is a moral challenge as well."" --Tony Campolo, PhD""You continue to nail the sin of our time--greed and gluttony at the top, despair and tedium below, and a great chasm without empathy in between. In doing so, you continue to remind me of the power of one man''s witness, a single light in his hand as darkness settles around us. But from that one small beacon shines the hope that is the beginning of redemption."" --Bill MoyersAl Staggs holds a BA from Hardin-Simmons University, an MRE from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, a ThM from Harvard Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. In the spring of 1983 he was honored as a Charles E. Merrill Fellow at Harvard with major emphasis in applied theology under the direction of Harvey Cox. After serving as a pastor for 24 years, Al became a full-time performing artist. His repertoire of seven programs includes characterizations of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Clarence Jordan, and Oscar Romero. He has been writing and publishing poetry related to the themes of peace and justice throughout his careers as pastor and performer.

There are mysteries to solve when adults think a child is creating a problem, but the child isn''t quite so sure. Enjoy two intriguing stories by David H. Rosen:Samantha the Sleuth: The Case of the Missing SocksOnce again, Samantha''s sock drawer contains nothing but odd socks, all different lengths, different shapes, different colors. Samantha''s mother insists that Samantha must be losing them under her bed or at basketball practice. Samantha isn''t so sure, so she studies up on how to act like a real sleuth. Whatever it takes, Samantha aims to find out the truth!Zack''s Hard LessonZachary Nathan Bromberg is learning to like his new home with the help of his supportive parents. In kind Mrs. Henderson''s second grade class Zack meets Chris Johnson. Chris and Zack bond immediately. They can''t believe how alike they are -- it''s like they are identical twins! But Chris''s parents aren''t so sure about the friendship. What has upset Mr. and Mrs. Johnson is a real mystery to Zack and Chris!

This book is a different kind of commentary. Rather than being the work of one or two individual scholars, it is the result of the collaboration of twenty-one contributors, and others who assisted at all stages of production. The first letter of Peter itself appears to be the product of collaboration of early Christian leaders who sought to encourage those who were suffering for the name of Christ. Christians in today''s world are faced with the same challenge, and we trust that this collaborative commentary will encourage them as they seek to follow in the steps of Christ.""Peter Rodgers, from a lifetime of combining scholarly study with pastoral ministry, here leads a team of younger scholars to produce a sparkling commentary on First Peter, putting it where it belongs at the heart of early Christianity and opening windows on many vital issues of interpretation and application. This book, like its subject, is a gem to be treasured.""--N. T. Wright, University of St. Andrews, Scotland""While biblical exegesis is often carried out individually, the necessity to critique, confirm, and extend the insights of others makes it a collaborative process. 1 Peter: A Collaborative Commentary takes this cooperative venture to another level. By integrating distinct interpretive voices into a substantive analysis of 1 Peter, this commentary serves as a model of reflective scholarly dialogue.""--Travis B. Williams, Associate Professor of Religion, Tusculum College""The beauty of this commentary on 1 Peter is the diversity of collaborators, opinions, and approaches reflected therein. In spite of the diversity, the writing flows seamlessly. By balancing academic rigor with accessible prose, it provides a wonderful teaching resource for theological education and is a welcome addition to the growing oeuvre of Petrine studies."" --Andrew M. Mbuvi, author of Temple, Exile and Identity in 1 Peter and Jude and 2 PeterPeter R. Rodgers is the Vicar of St. Andrew''s Episcopal Church, Antelope, California, and the Director of the Center for Bible Study. He taught New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, Sacramento Campus. He is the author of Text and Story (Pickwick, 2011) and Exploring the Old Testament in the New (Resource Publications, 2012).