Imagine . . . an interconnected group of people who entrust themselves to each other. You can speak of your pain, and someone responds with compassion and prayer. You can speak of your joys, and someone rejoices with you. You can ask for help with sinful struggles, and someone prays with you. The goal of this book is that these meaningful relationships will become a natural part of daily life in your church. With short chapters and discussion questions...

Pastor Tracy Wilde reflects on the absence of empathy in today's world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well, in this timely and refreshing guide. Achieving meaningful relationships and cultivating lasting connections with others are often some of the most valuable experiences of our lives. So why can it sometimes feel so difficult to relate to the people around us if we all share...

Stafford, president of Compassion International, shares stories and experiences to introduce readers to the difference they can make anywhere on the spectrum of child development. From helping meet physical needs to breaking down emotional barriers, and from discovering latent talents to equipping with spiritual insights, these stories are a catalyst for action.

"When the world's problems loom large and your ordinary life stretches you thin, it is still possible to be a difference-maker--and it's simpler than you might think. Rather than telling you to do more, The Simple Difference shows you how to see more: more of the people in front of you, more of God's lavish love for you, more of His power within you. This book will help you: move beyond your own awkwardness, insecurity, or cynicism and discover countless...

"A call to faith-based action on behalf of those underserved by the inequitable US health system, with concrete suggestions for helping those in local communities who have no one else to turn to for quality care"-- "Our health-care system doesn't work for the most vulnerable. It's time for people of faith to respond with concrete action to demonstrate God's love and effect real change. Here's how. The dialogue on how to fix US health care is mired...