TY - BOOK AU - Rivera,Ted TI - Reforming mercy ministry: a practical guide to loving your neighbor SN - 9780830895946 AV - BV4647.M4 R58 2014eb U1 - 241/.4 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Downers Grove, IL PB - InterVarsity Press KW - Mercy KW - Compassion KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Church work KW - Miséricorde KW - Aspect religieux KW - Christianisme KW - Pastorale KW - RELIGION KW - Christian Theology KW - Ethics KW - bisacsh KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Cover; TItle Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction ; 1 Feed the Hungry; 2 Fight Famine; 3 Give Drink to the Thirsty; 4 Care for the Stranger; 5 Help the Homeless; 6 Supply Clothes to the Needy; 7 Care for the Sick; 8 Provide Disaster Relief; 9 Minister to the Imprisoned; 10 Effectively Oppose Abortion; 11 Offer Crisis Pregnancy Support; 12 Adopt; 13 Become a Foster Parent; 14 Fight Child Abuse; 15 Fight Pornography; 16 Support Women's Shelters; 17 Care for Widows; 18 Care for the Disabled; 19 Give Hospice Care; 20 Fight for Human Rights; 21 Fight Racism; 22 Fight Drug and Alcohol Abuse23 Fight for Fair Wages; 24 Fight for Health Care Reform; 25 Teach Financial Responsibility; 26 Enter the Political Arena; 27 Be Outspoken; 28 Go Somewhere No One Else ; 29 Live Unselfishly; 30 Model Compassion; 31 Give Money; 32 Show Respect; 33 Care for Spiritual Needs; Notes; About the Author; More Titles from InterVarsity Press N2 - ""Love your neighbor as yourself."" It's the second greatest commandment, according to Jesus, but it's easier said than done. Never shying away from the complicated nature of contemporary issues, Ted Rivera identifies thirty-three ways we can engage the world with Christian compassion UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=685000 ER -