Three Questions
I need some guidance about The Anglican and I share a joke
I need your help to make The Anglican the best it can be.
Over the past few months, something has happened here that I did not fully anticipate.
If you have been reading since Advent, you have not just been following a newsletter—you have, in effect, read four complete books together:
Advent — The Light Before the Dawn
Christmas — Angels We Have Heard on High
Lent — Create in Me a Clean Heart
Holy Week — Eight Days that Changed the World
And now, I am preparing to share a fifth: a series on the resurrection appearances of Jesus. Coming Soon: I Have Seen the Lord—Twelve Encounters with the Risen Christ
That raises a question I want to ask you directly.
Some readers have gently said that the mentions of books and resources can feel like too much. I understand that. At the same time, I find myself wondering: if I don’t tell you about these, how would you know they exist?
So I’d value your honest input.
Question 1
How should I share books and resources with you?
- I want to know about them (keep sharing them regularly)
- Share them occasionally, but less often
- Only mention them at the end of posts
- I prefer minimal or no promotion
Question 2
Many of my chapters end with a Collect—a short prayer that gathers the reflection.
What has been your experience of these?
- They are one of the most meaningful parts
- I appreciate them, but they are not essential
- I rarely use them
- I would prefer something different
Question 3
Most of what I write is devotional—meant to be read, prayed, and reflected upon. Some readers also use these in small groups.
Would it be helpful to include brief reflection questions at the end of each chapter?
- Yes, that would be very helpful
- Occasionally, but not every time
- No, I prefer to reflect without prompts
Thank you for reading, and for being part of this.
More than anything, I want The Anglican to serve you well—whether in reading, prayer, or conversation.
And I am deeply grateful that we are walking through these seasons together.
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Grace and peace,
David Roseberry ☩
The Anglican
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As a side note, I don't always use the reflection questions. but I do like that they are included at the end of each reading. Application is something that is missing in so many devotionals and Bible teachings. We too often focus on the intellectual part of study (because that's what we've done all our lives ... is learn), but don't get to the part that really brings about heart change ... true spiritual and faith growth. I hope that makes sense.
I was late to learn about your offerings. I have been with you thru Lent and now Holy Week. Thank you for your leadership. I'm 80 years old and this has been a learning experience for me like no other in my life and I am grateful. The insights are like precious pearls that have been found. May God continue to bless you as you labor to serve him and may the fruits be plentiful and the harvest abundant. Alleluia! The Lord is risen!!