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Dirty Faith: Bringing the Love of Christ to the Least of These
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by David Z. NowellDavid Z. Nowell
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Overview
Put Your Faith Into ActionDo you ever feel like something in your faith is missing, that going to church, studying the Bible, and tithing just aren't enough? There has to be more, right? What would it look like to truly follow Christ and not just believe in him?David Nowell asked the very same questions, and was led to minister to the "least of these," whom God loves deeply. In Dirty Faith, Nowell shares powerful stories of faith in action, and encourages us to move with him from the sidelines to the front line, to get our hands dirty helping the hopeless, the disenfranchised, and the poor. Loving as God loves is central to the gospel, whether that means taking in foster children, ministering to inmates at the local jail, or something else God has in mind just for you. Let this inspiring book help you find what's been missing in your faith. "David Nowell has challenged not only our view of the church's responsibility in light of the worldwide plague of violence on childrenfrom poverty to homelessness to prostitutionhe has challenged our view of Jesus Christ. Nowell's Jesus has dirt under his fingernails and calluses on his hands. The Word becoming flesh is not just incarnation, it is a holiness that is willing to be stained by the brokenness of a world that would abuse an innocent child. I want my staff to read this book. It will challenge them to do what is required of them, and then some." Dr. Walter Crouch, President/CEO, Appalachia Service Project"Filled with unforgettable stories from the field, Nowell's writing will both break your heart and lift your vision. Dirty Faith is a must-read for those who want to put their faith into action by serving others." Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, senior pastor, The Moody Church
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764212130 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 08/05/2014 |
| Pages: | 190 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
David Z. Nowell (www.davidznowell.com) is an author, speaker, and President of Hope Unlimited for Children, a Christian nonprofit that ministers to sex-trafficked children, street orphans, and child prisoners. Prior to joining Hope in 2007, he spent most of his career as a senior administrator at several Christian colleges. He is a graduate of Baylor University with a PhD in historical theology. Nowell's blog, Pursuing Dirty Faith surrounds topics of faith, orphan care, and lifestyle stewardship. He and his wife, Susan, make their home in Jefferson City, TN.
Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Part 1 Context
1 Throwaway Kids and Peripheral People 23
2 Clay Vessels and Overflowing Hearts 37
3 Seeking Relevance in a Post-Christian World 49
Part 2 Faces
4 Love Is the Final Apologetic 67
5 Tertiary Lives 83
6 In Prison, and You Visited Me 97
Part 3 Community
7 The Echo of God's Love 113
8 Dirty Faith on Dirt Paths 125
9 Corrective Lenses 137
10 A New Community 149
11 Lives of Dirty Faith 163
Acknowledgments 183
Notes 185
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