In these economically constrained times, the Bible's emphasis on freedom and love offers both relief from the burdens we carry and a radical new way to live. The release from slavery and debt that lay at the heart of Israel's cycle of Jubilee celebrations reveals that the whole of the Law and Prophets, as fulfilled by Christ, is about loving God and loving our neighbour. But in practice it's difficult not to be influenced by consumerism and individualism. How do we guard against this? How can we apply our faith in practical ways? What disciplines may we put in place to help us worship God in every area of our lives?

Guy Brandon

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About the author

About the Jubilee Centre

Title page

Imprint

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 Free to live

2 Expressing the love of Christ in an age of debt

3 Time is money?

4 Selling sex

5 Just shopping

6 Social footprint: our environmental impact

7 Worship with wealth

8 Spiritual health

9 Conclusion: whole-life discipleship

Appendix 1: Background to the financial crisis 

Appendix 2: The complexities of Fairtrade 

Notes 

The last couple of years have not been easy. Everyone has been affected in some way by the credit crunch and we need to reorient ourselves. It's a comfort for Christians to remember that real life and fulfilment are to be found in relationships - in loving God and loving our neighbour. But in practice it's difficult not to be influenced by consumerism and individualism. How do we guard against this? How can we apply our faith in practical ways? What disciplines can we put in place to help us worship God in every area of our lives? These are the questions that Free to Love aims to answer. Well researched, inspiring, practical and engaging, it will prove of much value to Christians wishing to live in a more deeply considered way.

Guy Brandon works as a researcher for the Jubilee Centre and as a counsellor. He is the author of Just Sex: Is it ever just sex? (IVP, 2009). He and his wife and daughter live in Cambridge.

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The last couple of years have presented a financial curveball not seen for a number of decades. Everyone has been affected in some way by the credit crunch and we need to reorient ourselves. This gritty, stimulating and uncomfortable read is a timely reminder that real life and fulfilment are to be found in relationships - in loving God and loving our neighbour.   
There's lots practically offered by this gifted Jubilee Centre staffer, over consumerism and individualism. How do we guard against this? How can we apply our faith in practical ways? What disciplines can we put in place to help us worship God in every area of our lives? These are just some of the questions that Free to Live answers very strongly. It applies the Lordship of Christ to the taboo-topics of lifestyle and monies brilliantly. Well researched, inspiring, practical and engaging, it will prove of great value to Christians wishing to live in a more deeply considered way.  
 This unique title doesn’t just present a biblical vision for a Jesus-centred ordinary life, doesn’t just identify the forces of contemporary culture that are corroding our souls, poisoning our planet and fragmenting our relationships but vigorously and helpfully explores how we might actually live differently, live with grace, confidence and peace today. Provocative, persuasive and prophetic!

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