Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action
Author: J. Matthew Sleeth. J. Matthew Sleeth was living the American dream as a medical chief of staff—until the increasing number of chronic illnesses he was witnessing gave him a new environmental awareness. In this book, Sleeth shares his family’s journey to simplicity, stronger relationships, and richer spiritual lives, and relates a prescription for sustainable living.
Author: J. Matthew Sleeth.
Publisher: Zondervan (2007)
Not long ago, J. Matthew Sleeth had a fantastic life and a great job as chief of
the medical staff at a large hospital. He was living the American dream—until he
saw an increasing number of his patients suffering from cancer, asthma, and
other chronic diseases. He began to suspect that the Earth and its inhabitants
were in deep trouble.
Turning to Jesus for guidance, Sleeth discovered
how the scriptural lessons of personal responsibility, simplicity, and
stewardship could be applied to modern life. The Sleeths have since sold their
big home and given away more than half of what they once owned. In Serve God,
Save the Planet, Sleeth shares the joy of adopting a less materialistic,
healthier lifestyle, stronger relationships, and richer spiritual lives. With
the storytelling ease of James Herriot and the logical clarity of C. S. Lewis,
Sleeth lays out the rationale for environmentally responsible life changes and a
how-to guide for making those changes.
