Have you ever puzzled over a strange word in the Bible, a hymn, or a prayer book, or wanted to explore a familiar term more fully? In either case, this book can serve you on your quest for deeper understanding. Here you will find essays on topics from "apocalypse" to "worship, " as well as narratives and insights by the author. Words matter for Christians, because they are the tools used in our journey with God. C. Franklin Brookhart has been the episcopal bishop of Montana since 2003. He is the author of Living the Resurrection: Reflections after Easter and Journey with Jesus: Encountering Christ in His Birth, Baptism, Death, and Resurrection. He is co-editor of and contributor to That They May Be One? The Episcopal-United Methodist Dialogue.