Fields of the Fatherless [Hardcover]

C. Thomas Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2002

discover the joy of compassionate living

Product Details

• Hardcover: 146 pages
• Publisher: Global Publishing Services (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971410011
• ISBN-13: 978-0971410015
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the President/CEO of CHILDREN'S HOPECHEST (www.hopechest.org), an international child advocacy organization bringing God's hope and love to orphans around the world. Our work is focused in Russia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Swaziland, and South Africa. HopeChest helps churches and corporations around the U.S. adopt an orphanage and make a real difference in the lives of orphans. Before joining CHILDREN'S HOPECHEST, I was a pastor for ten years, serving on the staff of several well-respected churches in Dallas, Texas, including Metroplex Chapel and Hillcrest Church. I have also been a professional trainer in leadership development training Fortune 500 CEO's and their executive staffs. Currently, I've authored four books: Fields of the Fatherless, Red Letters, Confessions of a Good Christian Guy, and Scared - A Novel on the Edge of the world, the first in a three part series. I've been married to my wife, Emily, for 13 years and we have 6 children--including one adopted daughter from Russia. You can keep up with me on my blog: www.cthomasdavis.com

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Map" for a Christian Walk, February 5, 2003

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This review is from: Fields of the Fatherless (Hardcover)

How many times do we encounter lonely sad eyed looks and worn out begging hands without even giving a thought to this? How many times do we put aside stories about starving sick kids with a sigh of hopelessness and put on sympathy? Tom Davis's book can't leave anyone sitting/standing on the same spot he/she was before. Filled with moving life "cut outs", portraits, examples, urging and thought-provoking, the book helps to discover/rediscover simple Biblical truths and Christian life essence that we tend to forget, ignore or just bury under a string of excuses, fears, words and everyday worries. It urges us to open our eyes, stretch out our hands, step out of our fenced in "cosmoses" into the suffering and hurting world - the Fields of the Fatherless. The author doesn't just give us the invitation but provides a "map" on how to walk through those fields, step by step planting new seeds of hope, making a difference and ultimately discovering an indescribable joy and fulfillment that can only come from pleasing the heart of God Himself.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No more blinders!, June 15, 2006

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Drew B. Moser "(www.drewmoser.com)" (Archbold, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fields of the Fatherless (Hardcover)

"In this world you are an orphan; eagerly anticipating your adoption as God's child.
In this world you are a widow; longing for reunion with your Bridegroom.
In this world you are a stranger; a pilgrim waiting to become a citizen of heaven.
And in this world, God has called you to care for the orphan, the stranger, and the widow."

So starts Tom Davis' short, but powerful book on compassion to the orphan, the stranger, and the widow in Fields of the Fatherless.
I'd highly recommend this book to all followers of Jesus, regardless of your call to adopt. It's applicable to the entire body of Christ.

Ultilizing the metaphor of the Old Testament practice of leaving a portion of your field for the 'stranger, the fatherless, and the widow' (Deut. 24:19f), Davis offers a passionate plea for living a life of compassion to the less fortunate.

These less fortunate (strangers, widows, orphans) are mentioned over 60 times in Scripture! Yet we tend to have blinders on when reading our Bibles. Studies show that Christians give less than non Christians to AIDS related causes (the leprosy of our day).

But in ignoring the orphans, the widows, and the strangers, we are missing out on an incredible, joy that can only come with sacrifice. For in the eyes of the orphan, we catch a glimpse of God.

Davis writes: "To feed, clothe, and treat the fatherless as members of one's own family is to live out the call of Christ." (55) This book is a great advocacy tool in raising up the church to live out its call to the fatherless. I will be passing it out to my senior pastor, and our mission board to read and (I hope) inspire. We'd encourage you to do the same. It's a quick read, consisting of over 6 chapters, and refrains from using technical adoption jargon. Rather, it simply and passionate pleads the case for the downtrodden in our world.

"But whoever has this world's gods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?"--I John 3-16-17

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus speaks through this book.................., March 20, 2006

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This review is from: Fields of the Fatherless (Hardcover)

.......and you will hear Him, loud and clear. Beautifully written and easy to read. This book is not complex and meant for study. It is a quick read of 2 hrs or so. It is a book of receiving and giving. You will receive a fresh anointing, a new hope and in turn you will be called to give it away. To share the hope and joy of Christ with those who are fatherless in spirit and in body. Amazing read!!!!!!!!!!!!!