“Telling the story, rehearsing the mighty acts of God: this is near the heart of Christian worship.” – N.T. Wright

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Ebenezer Chronicles: The Missing Spiritual Practice

Are you missing a spiritual practice that could bring joy and resilience to everyday life?

Could a practice of personal remembrance bring fresh power and joy into your spiritual experience?

As Bonnie Budzowski gathered her stories of how God’s grace touches her life, she became curious about the practice of recalling stories of God’s acts in Scripture. Among other things, she discovered that after God defeated Israel’s enemies with a raucous display of thunder, the prophet Samuel set up a memorial stone he called Ebenezer, Hebrew for “stone of help.” The psalmists memorialized God’s works with words rather than objects. When Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper, he created a ritual, saying, “Do this in remembrance of me.”

Could a practice of personal remembrance bring fresh power and joy into your spiritual experience? Bonnie invites you to consider this question as she blends her own stories with biblical reflections on faith, perspective, and prayer. Ebenezer Chronicles is a celebration of God’s grace in one life and an encouragement to revisit the practice of recalling God’s grace in your own.

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A portion of the Ebenezer Chronicles book sales proceeds will benefit the homeless of the Pittsburgh region, refugees, and other material and spiritually vulnerable people.

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What Others Are Saying About Ebenezer Chronicles

“Through this lovely and poignant book, Bonnie Budzowski teaches us to remember those past moments of God’s goodness and faithfulness as we struggle through the present. Each of those moments is —an ebenezer—a “stone of remembrance”—that together form a firm foundation upon which to stand.”
The Rev. Doctor Joel Scandrett
Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Trinity Anglican Seminary

“It might be a good idea for you to read Ebenezer Chronicles. Okay, it’s a very good idea. Bonnie is proposing that we do something with a resource that is right under our noses: learn to recount the activity of God in the big and small moments of our lives. We should tell more stories. Bonnie is encouraging us to tell our stories by telling hers. This is a book of well-written stories. Get this book in your hands and savor it. You won’t regret time spent with Bonnie and her stories.”
Dan Dupee
Dupee Strengths-Based Consulting
Past President of the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach)
Author of It’s Not Too Late: The Essential Part You Play in Shaping Your Teen’s Faith

“In Ebenezer Chronicles, my friend Bonnie Budzowski reveals the power of memory to fuel a life of resilient faith. Bonnie’s deep biblical knowledge and spiritual depth are evident as she shares powerful stories of God’s loving faithfulness in her own life and links them to the spiritual witness of the Scriptures. Let Bonnie’s shared memories prompt you to remember and reflect on what God has done for you.”
jack hoey jr.
Author of Becoming Yourself: A Perspective on Christian Character

“In this gentle and honest book, Bonnie Budzowski encourages us in the act of remembrance. Through her own stories recounting God’s faithfulness, I found myself joyfully reflecting upon my own experiences of the same. Take, read, and remember, for the Lord is good.”
The Rev. Peter Coelho
Rector, Church of the Ascension

“Bonnie Budzowski’s book is a sterling example of the “right” way to recount a story of immense struggle. She masterfully weaves Scripture and spiritual insights into a vulnerable, sometimes humorous narrative of how God has met her in her darkest hours. Confronting seemingly impossible situations, Bonnie chose curiosity and openness rather than despair and bitterness. Her story unveils a pathway of life, healing, —hope—and deep belly laughter.”
Debra Kornfield
Author of Karis: All I See is Grace and The Cally and Charlie Series

“As you read Ebenezer Chronicles, you will remember what you have forgotten and find yourself thinking, I never thought about it that way before. Bonnie writes in a way that brings Scripture to life and opens doors to what is possible. If you are searching for what is real, relevant, and meaningful — in times of challenge and change — you now have a path to comfort, hope, and peace. Keep this book close and refer to it often. You will be glad you did.”
Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE
Author of Never Be the Same

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Bonnie’s writing explores spiritual questions and seeks to deepen our
understanding of God. Expect curiosity, discovery, biblical exploration, and
wonder