At Home In Lent

by Gordon Giles

Here is an original way of approaching Lent, one that will encourage you to consider your own faith journey in the light of the Easter story. Inspired by Ian McGregor's Radio 4 programme, 'The History of the World in 100 Objects', Gordon Giles spends each week in a different room gleaning spiritual lessons from everyday household objects. As a result, you might discover that finding God in the normal pattern of life - even in the mundane - transforms how you approach each day. Running as a thread through it all are the seven Rs of regret, repentance, resolution, recognition, reconciliation, renewal and resurrection.

Genres: Christian

192 pages, Paperback

Published November 23, 2023

Reviews

[Sarah Watts · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were some interesting points to ponder here that got you thinking, but often many were contrived. Fitting in a new object every single day, although initially seeming like a good idea, often felt like I was being preached at in a judgemental way, and some of the links to objects were incredibly tenuous. Perhaps the book has served its purpose and challenged my faith in a good way: I certainly know now that I do not agree and resonate with all the teachings the Christian faith brings us.
Our lent class initially enjoyed the links to every day objects. But each week the discussions from the suggested questions moved further and further away from the book and, often, Christianity too. I think this was a sign that the group were dwindling with their enthusiasm for the content here.
One thing we did all enjoy was the historical context and information provided about each object, we all agree we learnt new things there.

[Paul Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contrived. Jumping on the History of the world in 100 objects.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent Lent book. Well written, packed full of interesting facts and food for the soul. It has been a wonderful companion throughout this lockdown Lent and I will miss it.