Tag Archives: The Poor

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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Governor Tom Ridge Signed The Budget And It is Now Law! (If You Are Poor Read It And Weep!)

The Governor of PA’s budget has been signed into law. If you are poor and needy in this state read it and weep as you are about to lose a good amount of the help you have been receiving up … Continue reading

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July 1st All Single Cash Recipients in PA Will Not Be Getting Any Money (Unless on SSI or SSDI)

As a lover and disciple of Christ I feel constrained to share the following information with you along with some practical advice and warnings. Effective July 1st all single cash assistance recipients in the state of PA WILL NOT be … 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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Wherever and However Christ is Preached I will rejoice and do rejoice!

I am first a lover of God and lover and follower (disciple) of Jesus Christ and the inerrant and infallible HOLY Word of God. And I believe the Word of God is wholly true and Holy true and is my … Continue reading

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I Am A Christian, A Father, A Blessed Citizen of Heaven and of America!

I am a Christian first – that is I love, live for and obey my glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit enables me and empowers me to do so. I am not perfect. Unfortunately I sin … Continue reading

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I Am One Of “Those” People

Have you ever had one of “those” people come to your church? And if you have, how did you feel and how did you respond to “them” when they showed up at your church door? I will explain what I … Continue reading

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