Did I Care Enough is an honest, clear-eyed story of devotion to a loved one who is very ill. It tells the whole story of the caretaker's experience--including fear and anger and even unexpected humor. Strother has lived this book and shares her wisdom with a lively, generous, and open heart." -Brenda Peterson, author Animal Heart and Build me an Ark "We suffered with you, laughed with you and felt your anger at the cancer. It is honest, forthright, and demonstrates the love of a husband and wife completely enmeshed in the love of God." Mr. and Mrs. John A. Montgomery, Capt. U.S. Navy (Ret.) "This book took us through your five year journey with Joe into uncharted places where pain and sorrow dwelt. The humor embraced is a breath of fresh air and lifts the spirit of the reader. Sharing your honest feelings as a caregiver will indeed be helpful to other caregivers." Dr. and Mrs. Luther Brewer (Minister, Ret.)

For more than fifty years, Bob Fine taught in family studies, education, religious studies, human services, and the Holocaust. He also worked professionally in human services, bringing his academic interests to bear on real-life problems of people in distress. In this new collection of essays, he explores his own life journey-from a difficult childhood to his cherished role as father and grandfather-and argues with passion and wit on such wide-ranging topics as parenting, public education, bigotry, violence, and the life-affirming properties of American jazz.

Developed in response to the question "I love ABCD (Asset Based Community Development); what do I do Monday Morning?"--and based on Mike Green & Henry Moore's highly regarded work as ABCD organizers, consultants and trainers--these materials support a practical approach to creating community collaborations that work. Enriching each other, the book and the DVD provide clear exposition of ABCD organizing principles and best practices, examples of ABCD organizing in action, learning exercises, worksheets, and reflections from experienced practitioners of ABCD organizing. Main topics include: ABCD Principles & Practice Discovering What People Care About Mobilizing A Community's Assets People & Programs: We Need Both Leading By Stepping Back: The Role Of Governments & Agencies Inclusion: There Is No One We Do Not Need John McKnight's Reflections On ABCD organizing. Lessons from Ashville NC, Marque.e, MI, Laconia, NH, Savannah, GA, Ames, IO.

Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful adviceâ€"born out of his five decades as a pastorâ€"that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.