{"product_id":"9780835812979","title":"Climbing the Sycamore Tree: A Study on Choice and Simplicity","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarning: This book could change the way you live.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Although I've experienced what it's like to get overextended, I've never been poor without options or help,\" writes Hagmann. \"My faith tells me that being a Christian must affect who I am and how I behave with my wealth. Christ has something to say about the way I live my daily life, from how I treat others to how I spend my money.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you make everyday economic decisions that reflect your Christian faith and values? Or are you \"living large\" in a material world?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-9) as its inspiration, \u003cem\u003eClimbing the Sycamore Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is a 6-week study of faithful stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHagmann uses both scripture and consumer statistics to show how our buying habits often marginalize certain people and perpetuate systems that contradict good stewardship and love for God's creation. Following the experience of the tax collector Zacchaeus, the study seeks to deepen the link between the faith we profess and the lifestyle we live.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned as a study for individuals or groups, \u003cem\u003eClimbing the Sycamore Tree\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovides insight into how our economy functions and the connection between how we spend our money and spiritual formation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003easks provocative, discerning questions about our daily choices\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ecalls us to a path of simple everyday living that's in harmony with our Christian beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe study is divided into three sections of two weeks each. Each week's readings consist of five lessons and a group session that includes scripture, discussion questions, guides for reflection or activity, and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen yourself to transformation that more clearly reflects the daily living of the faith you profess!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112658223344,"sku":"9780835812979","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835812979_p0.jpg?v=1763758262","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835812979","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}