Tag Archives: Poverty

Abortion

  1. A preacher and his wife are extremely poor. They already have fourteen children. Now she is pregnant again. Considering the poverty and the excessive world population, would you consider recommending she get an abortion? 2. The father is … Continue reading

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“If God promise riches, the way thereto is poverty…” William Tyndale

“If God promise riches, the way thereto is poverty. Whom he loveth, him he chasteneth: whom he exalteth, he casteth, down: whom he saveth, he damneth first. He bringeth no man to heaven, except he send him to hell first.” William Tyndale

 

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Stresses of poverty may impair learning ability in young children

Stresses of poverty may impair learning ability in young children [

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Should Followers of Christ Be Concerned About Social Justice?

So, should followers of Christ be concerned about social justice…not only here in the US but also around the world? Should we be concerned about making purchases that support “fair trade initiatives” which means that the workers who are harvesting … Continue reading

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Has God Not Chosen?

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? (James 2:5 NIV) Since … Continue reading

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Please consider joining “The Circle of Protection”

I read about “The Circle of Protection” in Ronald J. Sider’s new book, Fixing the Moral Deficit. After checking the organization out I have chosen to join the circle. The mission of the Circle of Protection is as follows: “As … Continue reading

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Fixing The Moral Deficit by Ronald J. Sider

“A Balanced Way to Balance the Budget” It does not take an economist to see that our country is facing imminent financial doom unless our government leaders take immediate and radical action in regards to reducing our ever growing national debt and … Continue reading

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A Word From The Word “Speak Up”

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of the destitute. Speak up and judge fairly:defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8-9) Did God really say and mean for us to speak up … Continue reading

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Left, Right & Christ by Lisa Sharon Harper and D. C. Innes

It was the title of the book that first caught my attention so because I am curious sort of person I checked the book out a little more and as a result of doing so I just knew I had … Continue reading

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Radical by David Platt (It’s Just A “Radical” Book – That’s All There Is To It!)

First, I have nothing but great regard for Pastor and bestselling author David Platt. Not only is he quite “Radical” in how he ministers to the people who attend his church, but he is also “Radical” in his thinking and … Continue reading

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