Following Jesus through the eye of the needle : living fully, loving dangerously

Title
Following Jesus through the eye of the needle : living fully, loving dangerously

Personal Author EPSB
Kent, Annan

Summary
"Following Jesus..." is a fresh and accessible memoir of hope and discovery. Kent's journey is an invitation for all of us to consider how we might find authentic ways to love faithfully, to live humbly and to discover our calling. In 2003 Kent Annan left behind his prosperous, comfortable upbringing to face the world beyond. Little did he know how important his work would be. In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, Annan's experience living and working in Haiti has become a powerful resource for those looking to learn more about this amazing country and find out how they can help Haiti rebuild and thrive. In this book you'll enter into Annan's experience traveling and working in Haiti, and ultimately you'll be challenged to follow God into uncharted territory on your own path that may lead to your local soup kitchen--or to a Haitian relief settlement. Either way, you'll learn what it means to become vulnerable in order to help others and share the embodied love of Christ.

Year Published
2009

Physical Description
206 p. ; 21 cm.

Personal Subject
Annan, Kent, 1973-

Subject
Missionaries -- Haiti -- Biography.
 
Missionaries -- United States -- Biography.

Geographic Term
Haiti -- Social conditions -- 1971-

Summary
"Following Jesus..." is a fresh and accessible memoir of hope and discovery. Kent's journey is an invitation for all of us to consider how we might find authentic ways to love faithfully, to live humbly and to discover our calling. In 2003 Kent Annan left behind his prosperous, comfortable upbringing to face the world beyond. Little did he know how important his work would be. In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, Annan's experience living and working in Haiti has become a powerful resource for those looking to learn more about this amazing country and find out how they can help Haiti rebuild and thrive. In this book you'll enter into Annan's experience traveling and working in Haiti, and ultimately you'll be challenged to follow God into uncharted territory on your own path that may lead to your local soup kitchen--or to a Haitian relief settlement. Either way, you'll learn what it means to become vulnerable in order to help others and share the embodied love of Christ.

ISBN
9780830837304

Publisher
Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books, c2009.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian High266 ANNBook30905000041743Non-Fiction