Ebook: The soul of wine: savoring the goodness of God

"Wine is a wonderful, lavish, and mysterious gift from God. Gisela Kreglinger, the daughter of a vintner and trained as theologian, invites us to discover wine as part of a more full-bodied Christian spirituality. Along with bread, wine is the gift we receive at the table of communion. Through these gifts we experience God's glorious and loving presence among us, feeding and nurturing us in body, soul, and spirit"--;Sensing God in wine -- A joyful journey to a spiritual gift -- We are thirsty -- Wine is God's way of kissing humanity -- Coming home -- Making peace with wine and food -- To drink is the pray -- Learning about joy from the wine press -- Convivial celebrations -- Wine, sex, and God -- Wine, health, and healing -- From intimidation to appreciation -- Awakening the muse -- Musing on community from a a wine pilgrim -- Benediction: wine as a blessing -- Gratitude -- Digestif: how to savor wine soulfully -- Discussion guide and wine tasting tips.