The Books
Here you will find a rarified and evocative combination of the arts (music, art, and poetry)buttressing the clear meaning of the liturgical church’s yearly calendar.
Dr. Jim Townsend, David C. Cook Publishing Theological Editor, Retired
Lana Lee Marler’s “Follow Me – A Seasonal Journey” is a dynamic devotional resource, crossing the Christian Church year with our invitation from Jesus Christ to, “Follow Me.”
She offers in these pages a wonderfully rich relating of scripture, art, music, poetry, reflections and provocative questions to the seasons of the Christian calendar while also providing generous space for journaling.
The Rev. Dr. William E. White, Senior Pastor, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lexington, SC
The Psalmist admonished us: “O taste and see that the Lord is good.”Most of us do not expose ourselves enough to resources other than the written word to cultivate our “taste” (awareness) of the Living Lord. This beautiful work by Lana Lee Marler will change that. As you live with it, you will find yourself “tasting” and “seeing” the Lord.
Dr. Maxie D. Dunnam, President Emeritus of Asbury Theological Seminary
Our lives are not real, not fully alive, until they are based on a certain consciousness of the Triune God moving in and all around us. A life of prayer can bring such an awareness. Lana Lee Marler has created a real gift and resource for us in this lovely prayer journal based on the ancient liturgical calendar of the Christian Church. She uses art and poetry and song to invite us to reflect and log the prayers we hear in our hearts and minds, which opens us to more fully participate in the eternal, holy conversation.
Dr. Andy Andrews, Dean of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis, TN
Who doesn’t want Heaven’s Peace? These reflections will inspire you both in seeking and celebrating that Peace.
Lana Marler has a remarkable capacity of finding and using images that will keep you reading.
Rev. Maxie Dunnam, Minister at Large, Christ Church, Memphis, TN
A lifetime of following Jesus has led to Lana’s sharing the fruit of her journey with personal stories,
her deep songbook and reflections on Bible stories that’ll make your heart smile.
Join Lana as she follows the Master with keen insight and a truckload of joy!
Joe Birch, Memphis News Anchor
These musings seem heartfelt and can easily speak to various people at various times.
The approach reminds me of the Upper Room booklets: A short to the point thought for the day.
I have no doubt people can find value in them.
Dr. Jerry Harber, Memphis, TN
In her latest book, Lana Lee Marler has produced interesting and inspiring weekly Christian meditations, music and art,
designed to assist the reader in having a deeper understanding of scripture and the liturgical calendar.
For the person seeking to increase his/her spiritual growth, I would highly recommend the use of this new book.
Rev. Kenton Burnette, United Methodist Minister, Retired
Lana Marler is a blessing to many simple, everyday people like me.
She knows that God gave us all one job…Love people. Lana does that well. It has been my treat to read most of these words before they found their way into this book, so I know she will be a blessing to you.
Read, think, listen. You will meet Jesus.
Dr. Charles R. Halford, Memphis, TN
This book is a must read for all who aspire to spiritual awakening,
and an inspiration to those who seek to experience the Holy Spirit through music.
Lee Saunders, Attorney
Cast Your Net Again…For Such a Time as This
In your hands you hold a gift that will help provide a steadying, strengthening force for the living of these days. Cast Your Net Again…For Such a Time as This is an eclectic collection of scripture, prayer, music, written words, and artistic expressions that afford us gracious gifts of perspective and assurance. We hear and see the perspectives of fellow pilgrims who seek to live faithfully as followers of Christ. Likewise, by way of the wisdom gleaned from Christian traditions that span the centuries, we receive the assurance that we are not alone. So much of what we have experienced since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic has had a disorienting effect on our day-to-day lives, the institutions, and the organizations on which we have counted, and – if we are being honest – on our faith. As you have the opportunity to peruse these pages, linger over the images and listen to the music included in each chapter, let the words of ancient scripture and contemporary authors find new life in your heart and mind and so discover the gifts of faith, hope, and love that sustain and keep us through it all.
Music sample: https://cast.jacobsladdercdc.org/home/o-holy-vision-most-glorious
