Book Review: Dirty Faith by David Z. Nowell
Book Review: Dirty Faith by David Z. Nowell
I could tell this book was special, even in the first couple of pages. This book is not a neutral book. It will either soften you or harden you. As you read this book, pray for God to soften your heart and to not miss out on a truth or lesson He has for you.
Dirty Faith is all about how to go about ministering to the “least of these”, that is orphans, widows, those who are being sex-trafficked, those in prison, etc.
I found this book to be challenging at every turn, but never condemning. I also found this book to really cause me to think.
You will not find “pat” answers in here. There is no advice to merely throw money at a problem. There is challenge. There is wisdom. There is compassion. And there are frequent calls to action. Act. Act with wisdom. Act with the right motives. But act.
I knew I had a lack, but awareness isn’t enough. I didn’t know the remedy. This book coupled with prayer is part of the remedy. The remedy for indifference. The remedy for a lack of compassion. The remedy for not knowing what to do.
If you suspect you may have some indifference or lack of compassion in your life towards those less fortunate than you and you would like to change that, then you will probably love this book. If you are already doing works of service in this area, this book may give you a fresh perspective or new ideas or fresh encouragement to help you keep going.
To purchase your own copy of this book go here:Dirty Faith: Bringing the Love of Christ to the Least of These
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