{"product_id":"remember-the-poor-cultivating-a-heart-of-generosity","title":"Remember the Poor: Cultivating a Heart of Generosity","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of abundance marked by persistent need, how should Christians think about responsibility toward the poor? Smith calls believers to examine their hearts and habits in the light of Scripture, showing that care for the poor is not a peripheral concern but a central expression of faithful stewardship, justice, and love of neighbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith pastoral wisdom and biblical clarity, Smith addresses the complex realities behind poverty while grounding every discussion in the mercy and provision of God. Neither simplistic nor sentimental, this book invites individuals and churches to move beyond guilt or indifference toward a joyful, sustained life of generosity that honors Christ and serves the vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pastor of Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church in Wilkinsburg, Pa. He has served in ministries for a jail, a homeless shelter, housing restoration, and a pregnancy center. He enjoys teaching high school and college students. He and his wife, Vicki, have four children and four grandchildren.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This clear and concise book offers both a why-to and how-to. The plainly-named author and plain title go right at a crucial topic: Here's what God wants us to do, here's how to get started doing it, here's how to persevere even when it's hard. No fancy dancing, just the truth.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eMarvin Olasky\u003c\/strong\u003e, editor-in-chief, \u003cem\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book is reasonable, sensible, compassionate, and challenging. All those who care for the poor and desire to be effective as they journey with those in need will do well to read it. Human flourishing is an arduous task and this book is a contribution in that endeavour.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eIsmael Hernandez\u003c\/strong\u003e, president and founder of the Freedom \u0026amp; Virtue Institute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very few books give such a succinct, concrete, and thorough analysis of the Bible's commands regarding the poor. This book is full of details and stories but still readable, and will be a valuable guide for anyone who wants to unpack all that Scripture teaches on this topic.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Berg\u003c\/strong\u003e, writer, church leader, campus minister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Have you ever seen someone on the side of the road asking for money and your first thought is either \"I wish I could help but I can't\" or \"I wish that beggar would just go away\"? If so, \u003cem\u003eRemember the Poor \u003c\/em\u003ewill grow your compassion and capacity to serve. \u003cem\u003eRemember the Poor \u003c\/em\u003eis a bold action-plan for God's people, a faithful reminder of our Lord's heart for the sufferer, and a call to lament for the complex ways sin leads to suffering. Read this book!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eRosaria Butterfield\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eSecret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel Comes with a House Key\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 134\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Grassmarket Press (Crown \u0026amp; Covenant Publications)\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith, Peter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111296381169,"sku":"9781943017911","price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9781943017911.png?v=1777489083","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/remember-the-poor-cultivating-a-heart-of-generosity","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}