Tagged poverty

Poverty: Jesus, Jubilee, and Reparations

September 25, 2020

General, Practical Justice, Theology

God clearly was not concerned with capitalist sensibilities. God’s sense of justice was not constrained by the laws of the free market or Friedman’s shareholder theory. What is fair and right and just in God’s eyes is for no one to live in poverty

Lunchtime Grace: Lessons from the Meal Line

September 11, 2020

Church Life, General, Practical Justice

For this man revealed the compassion of Christ to cover someone who was exposed, to protect someone in their nakedness, and at risk to himself, broke the rules of the lunch time line. He taught me something about the reach of grace.

Join Us in Prophecy Against The Pandemics

William J. Barber and Liz Theoharis

July 3, 2020

Church Life, Practical Justice, Revival

Sign the pledge to preach the truth on this July 4th weekend of the America yet to be.

On the Frontlines: Preventing Coronavirus in Cox’s Bazar

March 27, 2020

Global, Immigration & Refugees, Practical Justice

In places like refugee camps, crowded conditions and poor hygiene can increase infection rates.

A Modern Adaptation of Isaiah 58 for Lent

March 16, 2020

Church Life, Immigration & Refugees, Peace & Nonviolence

Our Lent should awaken a sense of social justice.

Cast No Stones

November 1, 2019

Books, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology

I am not willing to short-change the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ for our sins.

Is Jesus King of Kanye’s Bank Account?

Shane Claiborne

October 29, 2019

General, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

What’s just as important as the lyrical content of Kanye’s album is what he does in the wake of it.

Claiming to Follow God’s Guidance in Politics

Patrick Anderson

February 25, 2019

Creation & Environment, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race, Theology

What do we know from the words and actions of Jesus about our earthly politics?

Where Does Injustice Begin?

February 13, 2019

Global, Practical Justice, Theology

Learning to do good, to seek justice, and to offer mercy starts with us being changed by God.

The Dangers of (Poverty) Porn

February 8, 2019

Books, Global, Practical Justice

Poverty porn reinforces stereotypes by telling a skewed story about who people living on the edges really are...