Through fascinating anecdotes and narrative stories, Donna Schaper relates these ancient texts to contemporary situations. She skillfully applies the gospel of life and hope to circumstances of suffering and death. Chapters include: • Letting Death Go (Mark 8:31-38) • Paying Attention to the Modern Light (John 3:14-21) • Junk Food and Holy Tables (John 18:1-19) • Being Spiritually Odd (John 20:19-31) Donna Schaper has preached 25 full seasons of Lent and Easter as a parish pastor and a denominational executive. She is a graduate of Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Seminary, and the University of Chicago. She currently works as Area Minister for the Western Area of Massachusetts of the United Church of Christ. She writes for magazines and journals and is a frequent consultant to churches on Spirituality and Church Growth.