Living Faith

“Living Faith is a real quarry. The reflections are short, but each is a gem. They are rooted in Scripture but draw richly on the arts and literature and end with a challenge for Christian living. Fr. Need emphasizes how creation and all of us are still in a state of ‘becoming’ as we go forward in Christian discipleship. For clergy and lay people alike, this book helps us to do precisely that.”


—Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus, Brentwood, England; Roman Catholic parish priest, Stock, England





“Stephen has woven together a dynamic series of strands about the world, biblical text, and faith. This is timely and engaging in the way he has skillfully drawn on the breadth of biblical texts to provide an understanding of God as being not only the source of creation but also active in renewing the earth. This book will be a resource for people preparing sermons or for leading a small group.”


—Elizabeth Snowden, Archdeacon of Chelmsford, England





“These articles reflect the learning of a biblical scholar, care of a pastor, and insight of a prophet. Stephen Need engages with Scripture, theology, and human context so brilliantly that whether you read this book for your own spiritual nourishment or in support of your preaching task, you will find yourself challenged and inspired by a healthier mix of wisdom, reflection, and conviction.”


—John Perumbalath, Bishop of Bradwell, England





“Living Faith engages me, on many levels. It invites us to journey through the church year while also visiting old and new friends in stories of saints and modern culture. One of Stephen’s strengths is that he can communicate academic theology and yet share the pure pleasure of Scripture. I found this book is equally at home during sermon preparation or as fireside reading.”


—Simon Roberton, minister, Christ Church, Stock, England