{"product_id":"strangers-at-my-door-a-true-story-of-finding-jesus-in-unexpected-guests-paperback","title":"Strangers at My Door: A True Story of Finding Jesus in Unexpected Guests - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Wilson-Hartgrove\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesus Told Us Where to Find Him. Just Look for an Outcast.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His first followers knew that Jesus could be found with the fatherless, the widows, and the hungry and homeless. He said that he himself was a stranger, and commended those who welcomed him. If he really meant these things, what would happen if you opened your door to every person who came with a need? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jonathan and Leah Wilson-Hartgrove decided to find out. The author and his wife moved to the Walltown neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, where they have been answering the door to anyone who knocks. When they began, they had little idea what might happen, but they counted on God to show up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eStrangers at My Door\u003c\/i\u003e, Wilson-Hartgrove tells of risks and occasional disappointments. But far more often there is joy, surprise, and excitement as strangers become friends, mentors, and helpers. Immerse yourself in these inspiring, eye-opening accounts of people who arrive with real needs, but ask only for an invitation to come in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou will never view Jesus and the people he cares about the same way again.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Wilson-Hartgrove\u003c\/b\u003e is a popular speaker and well-known peace and social-justice activist. With Shane Claiborne he founded the New Monastic movement, which emphasizes an intentional life of prayer, seeking consensus, and engagement in the world. Jonathan and his wife, Leah, founded Rutba House, a Christian community that welcomes visitors, guests, neighbors, and strangers. In addition, he serves as an associate pastor at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. The author of more than a dozen books, his writings include \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Monasticism.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751588495648,"sku":"9780307731951","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b95ea3e4dbb723d543e92cb84408880.webp?v=1779976447","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/strangers-at-my-door-a-true-story-of-finding-jesus-in-unexpected-guests-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}