by Danny Chisholm | Nov 15, 2019 | Opinion
I’ve often struggled making application of this saying of Jesus found in Mark 14:7, “The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.” Jesus is responding to a criticism voiced by Judas relating to the...
by Rupen Das | Nov 14, 2019 | Opinion
Having been involved in disaster relief for a number of decades in the global south, my focus was always on responding to the immediate physical and psychological needs of those affected by conflict or natural disasters. While that was critical to save lives and help...
by Hannah McMahan King | Nov 13, 2019 | Opinion
A surprisingly common, yet often unacknowledged story, exists in my family and many others of European American descent. A grandfather, or maybe a great uncle, served in World War II. They returned home after their time in the military and went to college or purchased...
by John Daugherty | Nov 13, 2019 | Opinion
Jesus’ declaration of his criteria for judgment is found in Matthew 24:40: “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to me.” He ran into troubles and opposition from the established religious and political...
by William Brackney | Nov 12, 2019 | Opinion
Poverty and the poor are reminders for many middle-class North Americans of the unevenness of our economic systems. At the end of the family fiscal year, we distribute funds to certain agencies that help to alleviate poverty. And we receive a tax credit from our...
