Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness

Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness touched my heart as I read it. It deals with a subject that either makes us uncomfortable or puts us on the defensive--homelessness.

At some point, we felt horror, compassion, and hopelessness upon seeing the plight of the homeless. Unfortunately, when it became so prevalent we couldn't miss it, we became blind after extended exposure or avoided the areas where they congregate until we "forgot" they exist.

With this book, Dr. Terence and his daughter, Zion, open our eyes afresh and remind us that we are not here on earth just for ourselves and our loved ones. We are reminded that "Every person matters to God, and that means every person should matter to us."

What I Liked

- The authors' ability to condense a topic of such importance into 32 pages and do it justice.

- The delicate dance between our civic responsibilities and our godly commitment.

- Zion's immediate response to the eye-opening facts.

- The reminder that we are all God's creations

- That this book is not a theory, but a commitment to God and community that Dr. Terence and his family are living out in real time.

What Gave Me Pause

Although I loved the bright colors, I was not fond of the artwork. That being said, I'm happy to say that it did not impede the thrust of the story.

Key Takeaway

Although as scripture says, "we will always have the poor with us," that is no reason to give up and not do our part. Each of us can do something because the homeless are not numbers on a pie chart. but real people with real needs just like we are.

My Recommendation

I highly recommend this book to anyone with children. This book can be used as a conversation starter and a help for raising godly and civically responsible children. 

Discussions can cover

- How things are

- How they should be

- How we can make a difference...yes, children too.

I received a complimentary copy of Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness from IVP Kids via Netgalley. This review is written voluntarily.