BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY

About the Book

A starving young artist in Chicago needs help marketing his paintings. A successful businesswoman knows online marketing but nothing about art. An elderly couple living between them pushes and pulls them all together. Who needs who? We need each other. Despite their differences these four quirky characters utilize humor, patience, and wisdom to help each other. In the process they end up helping themselves to find hope, purpose, and love.

About the Author

Jim Bornzin is a retired Lutheran pastor, an author and artist, married and living in Silverton, Oregon. During fifty years of ordained ministry, he has served six congregations in Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Jim has also served as a hospital chaplain in Silverton, Oregon and Spokane, Washington, and as a volunteer police chaplain in Coos Bay, Oregon. He has worked with numerous community agencies, both as a volunteer and board member. These include: Habitat for Humanity, Helpline Information and Referral, and Temporary Help in Emergency House. Jim’s love of detail has found expression in scissor-cutting (scherenschnitte), oil painting, cabinet work, photography, and creative writing, including three novels, short stories, and a collection of poetic sermons. Please visit: jimbornzin.com