If you haven’t heard it already on Facebook or Twitter, my book is in! The official release date is October 30, but it came in from the printer early. So I finally get to have the very surreal feeling of holding my own book. I think the book is shipping already from IVP, and you can add it to your cart at Amazon (currently shipping in 1-3 weeks). If you want to find out more, IVP has the Foreword (by Tom and Christine Sine), the Introduction and the book’s Warning Label available for download at their site.
I’m excited to finally be able to share what I’ve been thinking about for the last two years with everyone. My hope is that Everyday Justice will help people see how they can join in on seeking justice and serving the Kingdom of God. Oftentimes it is easy to get overwhelmed by the magnitude of justice issues or to feel that you just can’t commit to seeking justice in the ways radical ways that we hear the most about. And I admit – the issues are huge and most of us can’t be a Shane Claiborne or Mother Teresa, but we can still love our neighbor as ourself even with our simple everyday actions. That’s what this book is about – discovering how our daily choices can make a big difference around the world. It’s an introduction to biblical justice for those who are curious and a deeper exploration of a few practical ways that justice can be lived out in our modern world. We all need guides and encouragement along the way, and I hope Everyday Justice can serve readers in those ways.
And, I’m excited to also announce a new website launching in connection with the book – everydayjustice.net. This isn’t a book promo site; it’s a site where people can find out more about the injustices in this world, discover how they can fight for justice, hear stories of the people out there doing justice, and be in community with others seeking justice. It’s intended to be a resource that anyone can contribute to. So if you are passionate about seeking justice or simply want to find out more, I invite you to visit everydayjustice.net. Feel free to join the conversation, submit your story or tip on just living, and help build a community of justice seekers there.
I look forward to seeing where these conversations lead and I hope you enjoy the book and are inspired by it to seek justice in the everyday.