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money & faith the search for enough
p talking about money in a personal way remains more of a taboo than sex or politics . this seems odd within a christian context since jesus addressed topics of money poverty and wealth more than any other concerns . for many money becomes an idol ; we see it in our own culture as we pursue economic growth no matter the cost to the overall well being of god s creation . when that happens enough is always more than we have right now and scarcity becomes the lens through which we see the world . p on a personal level this book opens up issues of scarcity and abundance idolatry and freedom ; on a societal level it invites exploration of greater equity and sustainability . on both levels it empowers individuals and groups to apply their faith s values in practical ways while taking pastoral and prophetic stances . the author suggests we need to experience the nurturing companionship of a wise compassionate pastor or spiritual guide in our relationship to money while also needing to experience the power strength anger and call to repentance of an old testament prophet . p people want to connect their values with everyday concerns while discovering ways to make a positive difference . this book helps them do both . p includes a comprehensive study guide within the book for groups and individuals . p contributors include henri nouwen dave barry walter brueggemann david boyle lynne twist lewis hyde william stringfellow john haughey ched myers bill mckibben sallie mcfague william greider leonardo boff jean bertrand aristide victoria tauli corpuz maria harris rich lang wayne muller sharon parks rodney clapp ted nace lester brown pete barnes andy loving edgar cahn sarah tarver wahlquist susan wilkes jim klobuchar
paperback church pub inc 2008 isbn13 9780819223272 isbn10 0819223271
book type nf isbn 13 9780819223272 number of pages 293 publisher abingdon pr release date 62135769600000