Category Archives: Poverty

Looking at the Poor

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jason

Today was the first time in a long time that I’d spent some time in public with some poor people. We had a benevolence situation at church and I spent a couple of hours this afternoon getting this young couple … Continue reading →

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Rich Mullins Quote

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Jason

Rich Mullins on the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers you’ve done it to me. And this is what I’ve come to think. That if I want to identify fully with … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Like Jesus

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Jason

Since I’ve been thinking about Rich Mullins today, I thought it apropos to post this quote I came across. This is Mullins talking about the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers … Continue reading →

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On Labor

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Jason

As you enjoy this Labor Day holiday, I encourage you to read Larry James’ article today about what the words “labor” and “work” mean to the people of inner-city Dallas. As always, Larry’s blog smacks you in the face with … Continue reading →

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Jesus Likes Whoppers

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Jason

Sunday morning, I met David and Robin. They’re a homeless couple that came to worship with us at Mayfair. They stopped by over the weekend and my friend Taylor helped them purchase some prescription drugs they needed. They decided to … Continue reading →

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Global Faith

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Jason

I was a junior in high school when the Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994. It’s estimated that nearly 1 million Tutsis and Hutus were massacred by extremist Hutu militia groups. The world was stunned at such horrifying savagery; men, women … Continue reading →

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From Urban Daily

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Jason

I’m so thankful for Larry James’ Urban Daily. Although my blog vascillates from topic to topic, Larry is a daily prophetic voice championing the cause of the poor. Read his article from yesterday. It’s worth your time.

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Larry James

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Jason

Larry James is the President and CEO for Central Dallas Ministries, a human and community development corporation with a focus on economic and social justice at work in inner city Dallas, Texas. Larry’s blog, Larry James Urban Daily, is a … Continue reading →

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Kay Warren article

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Jason

Kay Warren has written a great article about the HIV / AIDS pandemic. The article is moving, as Warren calls Christians around the world to compassion. But the responses to her article are varied. I especially appreciate her reply to … Continue reading →

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Poverty in America

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Jason

It’s fitting that we’ve been going through a series on Treasure, since January is Poverty Awareness Month in America. Today, 37 million Americans live in poverty. Nearly half of that number (15.6 million) are living in severe poverty – with … Continue reading →

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