Congratulations Malcolm Newton!
(This contest is now closed)
We love great books…
And “Just Spirituality: How Faith Practices Fuel Social Action,” by Mae Elise Cannon, is a great book!
In the book Mae explores the direct connection between a personal relationship with God and outward actions of kindness, mercy, compassion, and advocacy.
She asks questions such as:
- Why is the cultivation of one’s soul so important?
- What is different about how Christians engage in justice-oriented action as opposed to other groups?
- How might Christians learn from those who have gone before us?
- What can we do to be molded, shaped and transformed more into the image of Christ in our work of compassion and justice?
She further explores these questions by looking at the examples of seven Christian leaders, including Mother Teresa, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King Jr., and Oscar Romero.
Mae’s conclusion is that:
“Throughout the entire history of Christianity, holy women and men of God have shown their inner spiritual lives by active engagement in social justice in defense of the poor and oppressed.”
Would you like a copy?
How to Enter:
Leave a comment below.
It’s incredibly easy.
Eligible entries must be in by Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:00 EST.
We’ll draw the winning name on Wednesday and announce the winner on Thursday, March 7th. Good luck!
You should also check out Mae Elise Cannon’s website!
I’d love to win!
But I’ll leave the winning to somebody else!
Sounds like a great book.
Always looking for scripturally-based views on how to live like Jesus in current culture!
Absolutely Amanda!
Cannon does a great job in revealing a cyclical process where “justice-oriented spirituality leads people closer to God…similarly, spiritual disciplines compel people toward increased engagement in social action.”
One example she cites is the way International Justice Mission incorporates spiritual disciplines into the life of the ministry through daily scheduled time for employees to spend time in personal prayer and worship. This time is viewed as the fuel necessary for the ministry-related work each person will devote themselves to throughout the rest of the day.
Jared
This book sounds wonderful! I would love to win a copy. (And my middle name is Mae, if that gets me any bonus entries.)
Have you read her Social Justice Handbook? If so, I wondered if it is as good as it looks?
Thank you for entering!
The Social Justice Handbook is a fantastic resource. The difference between the two is that the SJH is a useful comprehensive resource you can use in many ways. It isn’t a book you’ll read in one sitting, as it covers many topics.
Just Spirituality can be read through in a few hours, although it is filled with practical exercises and tools for implementation.
They both are great!
Would love to get this book ..sounds like a need to read book
i really want to read this!
i really want to read this! and share it!
Looking forward to learning from your book!
I have Mae’s Social Justice Handbook, and continue to grab it as a needed when an issue arises and I need information and guidance. I would love to win Just Spirituality!
A chance to win a free book? One that’s Godly?
Sign me up!