The Challenge of the Disciplined Life by Richard J. Foster
Foster explores the three great ethical themes crucial to people of faith living faithfully. Drawing upon practical examples, Foster guides the reader in day-to-day ethical decision making while helping each of us determine "the proper place in Christian life of money, sex, and power." Particularly helpful for this issue of Perspective is the section on "money" in which Foster addresses "The Dark Side of Money," "The Light Side of Money," "Kingdom Use of Unrighteous Mammon," and "The Vow of Simplicity." The Christian Century reviewed, "The author's words on how giving can bring authenticity and vitality to a devotional experience are important to hear in this day in which once again there is increased emphasis on spiritual formation and devotional exercises." HarperSanFrancisco, softcover, 272 pages.
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.17 each

Freedom of Simplicity by Richard J. Foster
Written in the same warm, accessible style as Foster's Celebration of Discipline, this revised and updated edition of Freedom of Simplicity articulates a creative, more human style of living and points the way for Christians to make their lives "models of simplicity." Foster provides a way to rethink our priorities and to "seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness." He shows us how to live in harmony with the rich complexity of life while stressing the relation of simplicity to prayer, solitude, and all the Christian Disciplines. The work considers the complexity of simplicity, looks at its biblical roots, and discusses its practice in our personal, family, church, and world arenas. HarperSanFrancisco, softcover, 258 pages.
Freedom of Simplicity . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.99 each

Justice Walking Compact Disc by Brian Sirchio
A creative effort of Harvest Time’s Bryan Sirchio, this is a compilation of original songs meant to inspire, challenge, and expose the very heart of the Gospel vision of Justice and Peace. The project is a collaboration between Bryan and JustFaith (www.justfaith.org), a social justice parish education ministry that helps churches and individuals wrestle more deeply and faithfully with what it means to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8) in today’s world. Bryan’s music promises to renew the spirits of any disciple, young or more mature, who is walking against the flow, and into compassionate engagement with the world. Among 17 songs, some titles include “I See You,” “Green World,” and “Something Beautiful for God.”
Justice Walking CD . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15.00 each

How Much is Enough? by Arthur Simon
In a world filled with prosperity and poverty, how can Christians handle their finances in a way that honors God? Arthur Simon takes an uncompromising look at American wealth, reflecting on what dominates the hearts and motivations of its people. He diagnoses Western civilization as sick with “affluenza,” or runaway materialism, and shows readers how to reject the disease and set new priorities. Churches, social ministry groups, and thoughtful readers will be enlightened by Simon’s grasp of Western affluence and gain a clearer understanding of how money becomes an object of worship. Simon suggests a myriad of solutions for taming materialism and proposes new pathways to living as disciples of Jesus. Baker, softcover, 192 pages.
How Much is Enough? . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.00 each

Touch: The Power of Touch in Transforming Lives by Rudy Rasmus
Before God touched his heart and transformed his life, Rudy Rasmus was a businessman running a “borderline bordello” in Houston. God touched Rudy and gave him a genuine love for every person in his community– from the apparently powerful to the admittedly powerless. Now his ministry at St. John’s Downtown in Houston–where he serves with spouse and RENOVARÉ Team Member Juanita Rasmus–is based on Jesus’s encouragement to care for “the least of these.” Touch is the story of Rudy’s life, his response to God’s grace, and his passion to touch every person with God’s great love. A book of biblical truths and ministry principles, it is also the story of God using Rudy and St. John’s to reach into people’s deepest fears and highest hopes–and touch them with God’s transforming love. Baxter Press and Spirit Rising, hardcover, 220 pages.
Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21.95 each

Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Sider
Are the affluent in developed countries, including Christians, responsible for the poor near them and around the globe? Despite a dramatic reduction in world hunger, 34,000 children still die daily of starvation and preventable disease, and 1.3 billion people remain in abject poverty. Noting that Conservatives blame morally reprehensible individual choices and Liberals blame constrictive social and economic policy, Sider finds himself agreeing with both sides. In this revised edition he offers a detailed explanation of the causes and a comprehensive series of practical solutions. Especially helpful is the idea of the graduated tithe in Chapter 7. W Publishing, softcover, 360 pages.
Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11.99 each