May 15, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS – Crafted by William R. White as an engaging resource for readers on their own journey of faith, In Over Our Heads, focuses on themes of grace and discipleship. Included are compelling faith stories, strong retelling of many biblical stories, and provocative questions for reflection and discussion.

The stories and topics for reflection include:
• Seventy Times Seven
• The God of Second Chances
• In Over Our Heads
• The Arrow Always Comes Down and more.

"Bill White is a straightforward guy. He thinks straightforwardly. He writes straightforwardly. Most importantly, he pastors straightforwardly. And he does it all with ‘amazing grace.' He has a way of telling stories that will not soon be forgotten. He avoids the cheap word and always goes after a faithful word, whether in the pulpit of on the pages of this book." – Peter W. Marty, Host, Grace Matters Radio Program.

"Full of personal insights and real life reflections on Scripture, this book is a quick read of powerful stories from the words of Christ. Great storytelling permeates our culture, and Bill takes us to the foundations of why the stories of the Bible resonate within us." – Ralph Winter, Producer, X-Men and Star Trek Movies, Hollywood, California.

"Bill White's book, In over Our Heads, is right up there with the works of Max Lucado and Philip Yancey." – Brent Campbell, Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Madison, Wisconsin.

William R. White is Senior Pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the author of Speaking in Stories, Stories for the Gathering, Stories for the Journey, and Stories for Telling published by Augsburg Books.

In Over Our Heads: Meditations on Grace, By William R. White, Format: 5.5" x 8.5," paperback, 144 pages, ISBN: 978-0-8066-9059-9, Price: $12.99, Publisher: Augsburg Books.

To order In Over Our Heads please call Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648 or visit the Web site at http://www.augsburgfortress.org/.

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