Cultivating a Reverence for Life
Date Published: July 31, 2024
Publisher: BookBaby
In For Our Friends the Animals, Robert Echols delivers a stirring spiritual call to action for Christians
and all people of conscience to embrace a reverence for life in its fullest
form.
Blending biblical truth, compassionate prayers, and the life-affirming
philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, this powerful work urges readers to see
animals not as commodities—but as beloved creations of God. In Part
One, Echols explores the deep moral and spiritual responsibility we hold
toward all creatures. In Part Two, he presents practical steps to confront
today’s most pressing animal welfare issues—from factory farming to
environmental degradation.
Whether you’re a lifelong advocate or someone opening your heart to new
possibilities, For Our Friends the Animals
invites you into a faith-driven movement of empathy and transformation.
Through spiritual insight and practical guidance, the book empowers readers
to become stewards of compassion, protecting both creation and Creator’s
intention.
“This book is not just a read—it’s a spiritual pledge. A
call to embody Christ’s love by caring for those who cannot speak for
themselves.”
Join the movement. Embrace the message. Be the change.
About the Author
Robert Echols is a spiritual author, thought leader, and passionate
advocate for animals and all of God’s creation. As the author of For Our Friends the Animals: Cultivating a Reverence for Life, Echols blends Christian spirituality, biblical wisdom, and the moral
philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer to offer a powerful message: we are
called to protect and uplift all living beings.
A cancer survivor and U.S. Army veteran, Robert’s life journey has been
guided by service—to his country, his faith, and now, to the voiceless
creatures that share our planet. He is the founder and former president of
the For Our Friends the Animals Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to
financially supporting animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Under his
leadership, the foundation funded the construction of animal shelters in
Florida, putting faith into action and making his life his argument, as
Schweitzer once wrote.
Robert frequently shares his message of compassion on LinkedIn, in
podcasts, and as a guest speaker throughout the Mobile Bay, Alabama area.
With academic credentials from Phillips Exeter Academy, New York University,
and Emory University (J.D./M.B.A.), and a past career as an ethics officer
and Army JAG attorney, Robert’s voice is both seasoned and deeply
principled.
His current writing project is a four-volume spiritual treatise titled For Our Friends the Animals, empowering others to embrace a universal love rooted in Christ’s
teachings and a reverence for all life.
“Let my words inspire you to become a steward of the earth and a
champion for animals—because the love of Jesus is not just for
humanity, but for all creation.”
