"Holding Our Breath" by Stephen D. Bostrom. A Review
This 116-page softback contains a series of ocular and odic musings on the coming of Christ. Stephen D. Bostrom, State Minister for the Presbyterian Church in America's Ministry to State, in Helena Montana, has crafted a short devotional manual for the Advent season. He is teamed up with by his son, the photographer Noah Bostrom, whose images grace each meditation. It is a simple read, ideal for the contemplative soul. The format is straightforward. Each chapter contains a unique photograph. It is then charmed by a poem, or hymn, or carol penned by various writers from centuries ago, or just last year - many of whom you've likely never come across. Most of the time Bostrom gives some historical and personal details about the writers, and then follows through with various considerations about phrases, words, or lines. Each reflection is roughly two to three pages long and able to be read within five minutes. "Holding Our Breath" is not an academic theology, but it is...