The Economics of Neighborly Love


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What does the good news of Jesus mean for economics? Marrying biblical study, economic theory, and practical advice, pastor Tom Nelson presents a vision for church ministry that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its poorest and most marginalized members and pushing us toward more nuanced understandings of wealth and poverty.










Compassion (&) Conviction


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Have you ever felt too progressive for conservatives, but too conservative for progressives? It's easy for faithful Christians to grow disillusioned with civic engagement or fall into tribal extremes. Representing the AND Campaign, the authors of this book lay out the biblical case for political engagement and help Christians navigate the complex world of politics with integrity.













Brotherly Love


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In the City of Brotherly Love, a car skids off the ice and ignites a chain of events that changes everything for eight-year-old Peter Flood. Peter’s father is a powerful man, a union boss with mob connections, but all the power in the world is useless to a grieving son. Raised by his uncle, Peter tries to distance himself from the casual brutality of the family business, gravitating instead toward a small South Philly gym. Peter’s cousin Michael—his “brother”—moves in another direction: into small-time intimidation and the trappings of a union prince. Neither, however, can outrun the logic of violence as they’re dragged into a world of bad blood and a chilling cycle of betrayal and retribution. Praise for Brotherly Love “A first-rate novel and a masterly evocation of that undercivilized and unfree America . . . The grace and confidence of [Pete Dexter’s] prose conveys absolute authenticity.”—The New York Times Book Review “Enviably artful work—carefully wrought, canny in its insights, sly in its presentation, sneaky in its revelations.”—Chicago Tribune “Extraordinarily poignant . . . Brotherly Love is all bulletproof prose and flinty-eyed bravissimo. . . . But the quieter, sadder aspects of the novel are its strongest points.”—The Boston Globe “Tautly and often exquisitely written.”—Los Angeles Times




When My Brother and Sister Love Me Like Jesus


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Families have the unique opportunity to personify the love of Christ for each other by loving the way Christ loves us. Sometimes, love is easy. Other times, it is incredibly difficult. ALL the time, it is possible. God is glorified when siblings submit to the model of LOVE exemplified by the life of Christ. Through compassion, humility, patience, serving one another, and friendship they can have an eternal influence for good. When we LOVE our brothers and sisters the way God LOVES us, we point them to the Savior.This book is for parents and children alike. Both need to be reminded of the compassionate love Jesus has bestowed upon us. God has purposefully designed the family to illustrate His love both to each other and ultimately to our world.Christian principles Illustrated in this book: -Sin is within all of us. None of us are good.-We were made in the image of God.-We were created for relationships. -A brother and sister who loves like Christ points their siblings to God.-Only the love of Christ can save us from our sins and reconcile us to God.-We can help bear the burdens of those God has placed in our family.-We need the Holy Spirit to equip us to love like Christ. -Christ's love for us draws us to repentance.-We can get to know God through prayer.This book is a part of a series {"When I'm Loved Like Jesus"} that illustrates an element of Christ's love through members of the family. The love of Jesus is demonstrated more completely when we embody all of the elements together.