![]() In her discussion of touch and singleness, for example, Wilbert shares how her longing for marriage in her 20s and early 30s was often a desire for embodied presence-the warm companionship of sharing a table or a bed or a lingering hug in sickness, sadness, or celebration. The book as a whole rests easily in this rhythm of exploring embodied experiences-miscarriage and grief, singleness and longing, marriage and mutuality, children and trauma, church and community-offering thoughtful critique to the status quo when applicable and then gently presenting prompts for envisioning a better way forward. ![]() Instead, the author weaves personal experience with cultural critique and biblical reflection, crafting questions that invite contemplation over condemnation. ![]() What the reader will not find in Wilbert’s words is a prescriptive methodology or a step-by-step guide for every situation. ![]() Lore Ferguson Wilbert offers gentle and articulate reflections on touch in her debut book, Handle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry. In a world wrought with abuse-inside and outside of the church-can physical touch be redeemed? Is there room for healthy, platonic touch? What does the life of Jesus communicate about touch and human intimacy? ![]()
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