Itâs no accident that Jesusâ first miracle was turning water into wine! Written by an Episcopalian priest-slash-bar owner, this thoughtful, well-written book of spiritual essays distills lessons about the character of God from stories about adult beverages.
âOh taste and see that the Lord is good.â âPsalm 34:8
Being upright does not mean you have to be uptightâat least according to Father Bill Miller, an Episcopal priest/bar owner. As a fan of both spirits and the Holy Spirit, he is very familiar with the intoxicating lure of some of Godâs finer creations, and in The Beer Drinkerâs Guide to God he brews up insightful, beautifully written reflections about the strange intersections of God, and, wellâŚbeer.
In this humorous collection of essays, he weaves together stories from his life in ministry, his travels in search of the worldâs best Scotch, his conversations with Trappist monks, and colorful evenings in his bar, Padreâs. He also reflects on the lessons heâs learned from baseball, Playboy bunnies, Las Vegas, and his attempts to become chaplain to the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, all while (somehow) crafting essays about the spiritual importance of generosity, sacrifice, openness, and spiritual transformation. Really.
Essays include:
-WWJD: What Would Jesus Drink?
-Brewed Over Me and Distill Me, O Lord
-Pearls of Great Price
-Chicken Soup for the Hooters Girlâs Soul
-Miss Hawaii and Other Miss Takes
-Donât Leave me Hanging: The Theological Significance of Athletic Supporters
From the deeply touching to the laugh-out-loud funny, these stories ultimately open our minds to the glory of God and our mouths to some of Godâs more delicious creations. The Beer Drinkerâs Guide to God is a smart, hilarious book for those thirsty for Godâs truth.