The Compassion Revolution: How God Can Use You to Meet the World's Greatest Needs

by Donaldson, Dave

• ISBN13: 9780736927970
• ISBN10: 0736927972
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-15
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Jesus fed the hungry. He touched the outcasts and the unlovable. He healed the sick and lame. He forgave those tormented by guilt. Jesus was a compassion revolutionary.Dave Donaldson, cofounder of Convoy of Hope and himself a compassion revolutionary, urges readers to join him in responding to the call of Jesus to visibly demonstrate the radical values of the kingdom of God.The Compassion Revolution is filled with stories that will inspire readers to align their priorities with God’s plan for living an extraordinary life. It is an invaluable guide for anyone ready to live a purposeful, fulfilled, and enriched life that comes only by giving it away to others.

Author Biography

Dave Donaldson is cofounder of Convoy of Hope, which feeds millions of people in need around the world, and is president of the International Charity Awards. Dave also created the Rock Solid Discipleship small-group curriculum, which has sold more than 400,000 copies.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Preface	p. 11
A Revolution of Hope
Are You Ready for a Revolution?	p. 13
"Your Dad Is in Heaven"-A Convoy of Hope	p. 19
With	p. 27
Do You Know My Name?	p. 37
Who Are the Poor?	p. 45
A Shopping Mall of Compassion	p. 51
Meeting the World's Greatest Needs
Pro-life for the Poor	p. 59
"Is This Heaven?"-Caring for Orphans	p. 65
"Please Take My Baby!"-Feeding the Hungry	p. 75
Water Is Life!	p. 89
"Why Are They Doing This?"-Homes for Homeless Families	p. 95
"Dad, Let's Bring Up the Beds"-Foster Care and Adoption	p. 105
"Today Is a Good Day"-Reaching Out to the Cities	p. 115
Giving Your Life Away
Corporate Citizenship	p. 125
Miracles of Compassion	p. 133
Revolutionary Giving	p. 143
Responsible Compassion	p. 151
Avoiding Compassion Fatigue	p. 161
From Wounded to Wounded Healer	p. 173
A Declaration of Compassion	p. 185
Conclusion: An Extraordinary Life	p. 197
What the Bible Says About Poverty and the Poor	p. 199
Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care and Adoption	p. 209
A Prayer for Compassion Revolutionaries	p. 213
Some Recommended Compassion Organizations	p. 215
Notes	p. 221
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