True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.”
– William Penn,
Quaker and Founder of Pennsylvania,
who was born on this date, 1644
[ Tweet this ]
Poem of the Day:
“love is the every only god”
– e.e. cummings,
born on this date, 1894
[ Three poems by e.e. cummings ]
Kindle Ebook Deal of the Day:
The Soul of Rumi: A New Collection of Ecstatic Poems
Translated and edited by Coleman Barks
ONLY $1.99!!! [ Tweet this ]
*** NOTE: This stated price is for the United States. Unfortunately, this offer may or may not be available in other countries. Sorry!
We’re reviving this daily feature in a new, simpler format
*** If you want to receive these daily updates in your in-box each morning, sign up here.
C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com

![]() Reading for the Common Good From ERB Editor Christopher Smith "This book will inspire, motivate and challenge anyone who cares a whit about the written word, the world of ideas, the shape of our communities and the life of the church." -Karen Swallow Prior Enter your email below to sign up for our weekly newsletter & download your FREE copy of this ebook! |