Do you desire to glorify God through the way you farm? Are you tired of reading books on farming and food production that ignore God as Creator? Have you ever wondered what agriculture would look like if it was based on the Bible instead of on evolution, Mother Nature, or the latest manipulations of life by science? In Born Again Dirt, Noah Sanders encourages Christian farmers to evaluate their farming methods in light of Scripture. This book looks at various Biblical principles related to agriculture and provides examples of practical application. Topics covered include: -Designing farms as beautiful, fruitful homes. -Honoring God's design in farm production -Growing crops that honor the Lord -Marketing as ministry -The idolatry of modern agriculture -Advantages of the farming lifestyle -Starting a farm and making a living. Without claiming to have all the answers, Born Again Dirt seeks to inspire you to develop a vision for God-glorifying agriculture . This book is a must read for any Christian who is a full time farmer, backyard gardener, or for anyone who desires a more Biblical view of agriculture.
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Noah Sanders . . . has written a groundbreaking book . . . I say Noah's book is groundbreaking because it is the first and only book I've ever read that looks at farming and agriculture from God's point of view, as revealed in Scripture. Every Christian . . . who either grows (or has a hankering to grow) a garden, or be any sort of larger-scale farmer, needs to read Born-Again Dirt . . . [It] is destined to become a classic in the world of contra-industrial, Christian-agrarian literature. -Herrick Kimball, Author of The Deliberate Agrarian Blog
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Noah Sanders lives with his wife and son near extended family in central Alabama where he manages a born-again dirt farm. Currently he oversees the production of chickens, eggs, vegetables, honey, milk, and fruit that go to feed his family and community. In addition to farming with his family, Noah enjoys playing the fiddle, reading, sketching, and blacksmithing. He also enjoys taking advantage of opportunities to provide encouragement to other young men regarding vision and biblical manhood.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Einkauf
Format:Paperback
Early in the book, Noah Sanders lays out a natural and biblical foundation for sound agriculture practices. Then he shows how he and his young family have put them to work on their farm. He doesn't give all the details needed for agronomy, livestock, etc. but does build a very helpful and encouraging framework.
Mr. Sanders distinguishes agri-lifestyle from agri-business, highlighting problems inherent in today's industrial agricultural approach. His tone is firm, yet not as polemical as you might find with Wendell Berry or Joel Salatin. Many of the practices he recommends agree with Joel Salatin's family farm approach. Sanders mentions the natural and physical advantages of sound farming, but then details many scriptural principles behind these practices. While the book is not a 'bible study' or theology of farming, his discussions of various scriptures add much depth to the book that I appreciated.
Recommended for anyone interested in a simpler, healthier, family lifestyle that grows healthy food to bless the local community.
Mr. Sanders distinguishes agri-lifestyle from agri-business, highlighting problems inherent in today's industrial agricultural approach. His tone is firm, yet not as polemical as you might find with Wendell Berry or Joel Salatin. Many of the practices he recommends agree with Joel Salatin's family farm approach. Sanders mentions the natural and physical advantages of sound farming, but then details many scriptural principles behind these practices. While the book is not a 'bible study' or theology of farming, his discussions of various scriptures add much depth to the book that I appreciated.
Recommended for anyone interested in a simpler, healthier, family lifestyle that grows healthy food to bless the local community.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A. Konvalin
Format:Paperback
Well I finally finished Noah Sanders' new book "Born-Again Dirt: Farming To The Glory of God." It was not that the book was hard to read, quite the contrary it is a very easy read, but my time has been very short lately. That all said, it was a very good book and one I think that should be read by all. Not that everyone will be looking to farm but because Noah does a good job of showing how to take ones vocation and applying God's word to it. Far too often we speak of the sufficiency of scripture for all of life but Noah has taken that call to heart in his book and applied it to farming. Maybe there should be a series of these books that seek to look at many vocations and how they can be reclaimed for Christ.
Over the last year I have begun to see that having a Biblical agrarian view of life is helpful and also biblical. Much of scripture speaks in agrarian terms which lends itself to the task at hand for Noah, that of seeing what reclaiming farming for God's glory looks like. Seeking to take dominion for Christ is not just about claiming control over some aspect of life but is best accomplished when one seeks to apply God's word to every area of life and that includes ones vocation, be it farming or anything else.
As far as the topics covered here is a listing of the chapter titles which should give you a good idea of its contents:
1) Born Again Dirt
2) Laying a Biblical Foundation
3) Evaluating our Agriculture
4) The Born-Again Dirt Farm
5) The Role of a Christian Farmer
6) Principles of God's Design
7) Pattern's in God's Design
8) Growing Fruit for the Temple
9) The Ministry of Marketing
10) Agri-Lifestyle
11) Getting Started: Tips and Suggestions
Noah takes a look at every area of farm life and seeks to see what God's word says about it. Beginning with realizing that we do not own our farms, or for that matter anything, but God does and thus we are to see our place as a steward of God's possessions. This is a mindset we should have in all we do and not just in farming. Noah also deals with realization that, as with all of life, farming is not about us but about God and which should give us a different perspective about life and our vocation.
Again, this is a book everyone can take something away from. Even if what is taken away is a desire to take the same tact but with regards to a different vocation and look to say what God's word says about it. I would add that it is my opinion that God's word more easily lends itself to dealing with an agrarian life than many other vocations today simply because the Bible itself is decidedly agrarian in its content. However this should not dissuade one from attempting to formulate a "Born-Again" view for all of life including any vocation one takes part in.
Here is information about this new book from the back cover:
Do you desire to glorify God through the way you farm? Are you tired of reading books on farming and food production that ignore God as Creator? Have you ever wondered what agriculture would look like if it was based on the Bible instead of on evolution, Mother Nature, or the latest manipulations of life by science? ''In Born Again Dirt, Noah Sanders encourages Christian farmers to evaluate their farming methods in light of Scripture. This book looks at various Biblical principles related to agriculture and provides examples of practical application. Topics covered include:'-Designing farms as beautiful, fruitful homes. '-Honoring God's design in farm production'-Growing crops that honor the Lord'-Marketing as ministry'-The idolatry of modern agriculture'-Advantages of the farming lifestyle'-Starting a farm and making a living.''Without claiming to have all the answers, Born Again Dirt seeks to inspire you to develop a vision for God-glorifying agriculture . This book is a must read for any Christian who is a full time farmer, backyard gardener, or for anyone who desires a more Biblical view of agriculture.
You can purchase the book through Noah's Blog Redeeming the Dirt. I would also recommending reading some of his blog posts as well.
Above all make sure to purposefully and intentionally seek to redeem your vocation always making sure to do, as Noah Sanders has done, so by seeking God's word for direction.
Over the last year I have begun to see that having a Biblical agrarian view of life is helpful and also biblical. Much of scripture speaks in agrarian terms which lends itself to the task at hand for Noah, that of seeing what reclaiming farming for God's glory looks like. Seeking to take dominion for Christ is not just about claiming control over some aspect of life but is best accomplished when one seeks to apply God's word to every area of life and that includes ones vocation, be it farming or anything else.
As far as the topics covered here is a listing of the chapter titles which should give you a good idea of its contents:
1) Born Again Dirt
2) Laying a Biblical Foundation
3) Evaluating our Agriculture
4) The Born-Again Dirt Farm
5) The Role of a Christian Farmer
6) Principles of God's Design
7) Pattern's in God's Design
8) Growing Fruit for the Temple
9) The Ministry of Marketing
10) Agri-Lifestyle
11) Getting Started: Tips and Suggestions
Noah takes a look at every area of farm life and seeks to see what God's word says about it. Beginning with realizing that we do not own our farms, or for that matter anything, but God does and thus we are to see our place as a steward of God's possessions. This is a mindset we should have in all we do and not just in farming. Noah also deals with realization that, as with all of life, farming is not about us but about God and which should give us a different perspective about life and our vocation.
Again, this is a book everyone can take something away from. Even if what is taken away is a desire to take the same tact but with regards to a different vocation and look to say what God's word says about it. I would add that it is my opinion that God's word more easily lends itself to dealing with an agrarian life than many other vocations today simply because the Bible itself is decidedly agrarian in its content. However this should not dissuade one from attempting to formulate a "Born-Again" view for all of life including any vocation one takes part in.
Here is information about this new book from the back cover:
Do you desire to glorify God through the way you farm? Are you tired of reading books on farming and food production that ignore God as Creator? Have you ever wondered what agriculture would look like if it was based on the Bible instead of on evolution, Mother Nature, or the latest manipulations of life by science? ''In Born Again Dirt, Noah Sanders encourages Christian farmers to evaluate their farming methods in light of Scripture. This book looks at various Biblical principles related to agriculture and provides examples of practical application. Topics covered include:'-Designing farms as beautiful, fruitful homes. '-Honoring God's design in farm production'-Growing crops that honor the Lord'-Marketing as ministry'-The idolatry of modern agriculture'-Advantages of the farming lifestyle'-Starting a farm and making a living.''Without claiming to have all the answers, Born Again Dirt seeks to inspire you to develop a vision for God-glorifying agriculture . This book is a must read for any Christian who is a full time farmer, backyard gardener, or for anyone who desires a more Biblical view of agriculture.
You can purchase the book through Noah's Blog Redeeming the Dirt. I would also recommending reading some of his blog posts as well.
Above all make sure to purposefully and intentionally seek to redeem your vocation always making sure to do, as Noah Sanders has done, so by seeking God's word for direction.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second to Scripture, the most important book on farming and agriculture yet
March 22, 2012
Format:Paperback
This, in short, is an excellent book.
In these 190 pages, Noah explains how we Christian farmers might indeed be truly born-again farmers, Christians, but we farm according to the world's methods which are based on pagan concepts. He exhorts a return to Scripture for the true foundation of our farming and agricultural mentality. Nothing like this has been written before; it's definitely a groundbreaking book (har, har).
Born-Again Dirt is also a fantastic example of someone taking Scripture and seeing what it says about a very specific area of life. Noah goes through the Bible pulling various principles and patterns from its pages and casts a vision for what truly God-honoring agrarian endeavors should look like. I would like to see books like this written on music, on architecture, on painting, on business models--on every aspect of life!
I think this is the most important book on farming and agriculture (second to Scripture) that a Christian can have in his or her library. Even if you don't have control over any land whatsoever, this is a must-read.
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Indecency: None.
Language: None.
Age Range: All ages.
In these 190 pages, Noah explains how we Christian farmers might indeed be truly born-again farmers, Christians, but we farm according to the world's methods which are based on pagan concepts. He exhorts a return to Scripture for the true foundation of our farming and agricultural mentality. Nothing like this has been written before; it's definitely a groundbreaking book (har, har).
Born-Again Dirt is also a fantastic example of someone taking Scripture and seeing what it says about a very specific area of life. Noah goes through the Bible pulling various principles and patterns from its pages and casts a vision for what truly God-honoring agrarian endeavors should look like. I would like to see books like this written on music, on architecture, on painting, on business models--on every aspect of life!
I think this is the most important book on farming and agriculture (second to Scripture) that a Christian can have in his or her library. Even if you don't have control over any land whatsoever, this is a must-read.
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Indecency: None.
Language: None.
Age Range: All ages.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Wonderful Read
I am almost finished wtith this book and couldn't even wait to write a review! I am so glad the author took the time to put all of his discoveries/revelations down on paper. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Katie P
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book
book was in excellent shape and arrived on time. I was happy with it and have put it in our church library.
Published 2 months ago by Margo McPhail
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very practical!
I loved how he showed you can do anything, including farming, to the glory of God. He shows many practical ways to do this.
Published 3 months ago by Beth Rogers
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Born-Again Dirt: Farming to the Glory of God.
Very good scripture references to go with gardening as well going into the importance of good soil preparation. Would recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Danielle J. Monahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picks up where Wendell Berry and Joel Salatin leave off
I'm only a few pages into this book and I feel like the book was written exactly for me. It's one thing to be a farmer who is a Christian, and another to practice Christian... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Diana Boeke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A well thought out look at God-honoring farming.
The move back to farming is alive and well. As Christians, we should be moving back for godly reasons, or as Noah Sanders says, to the glory of God. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. R. Waite
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I am no farmer, but this book has inspired, reminded, and encouraged me to do everything unto the Lord. Read more
Published 9 months ago by jordypordy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great insight and very encouraging
I first heard Noah on the Kevin Swanson radio program. He said many things that were on my own heart, so I bought his book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connecting the Dots
This book is more the philosophy of Christian farming than a how to book. I have a degree in agronomy and tried to farm, then I had to get a job to support my habit (farming, now... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joe Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timely!
What a fantastic, timely book! Speaking as a born-again, saved by Grace, Christian who is a wannabe farmer, this book could not have come at a better time in my life. Read more
Published 14 months ago by mike692
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