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  1. Decisive Victory Won! April 07, 2012 4:10 PM by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
    Jesus of Nazareth embodied God’s dream for humanity and the world—infinite compassion, unfaltering justice, boundless hospit… Read More
  2. We Were There! April 05, 2012 4:00 PM by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
    The drama of Holy Week, culminating in the execution of Jesus, exposes the disastrous consequences of sin embedded in human hearts, reli… Read More
  3. The Most Neglected Spiritual Discipline January 25, 2012 4:33 PM by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
    Bible reading, prayer, worship attendance, the Sacraments—these are widely affirmed by Christians as vital spiritual disciplines. … Read More
  4. Reflecting on a Heroic Prophet: The Unfinished Work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 12, 2012 3:58 PM by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
    “Bishop, name one of your heroes,” requested a teenager during a question and answer session at a conference youth event. A… Read More
  5. “Poverty, Abundance, and Peace”: Economic Justice Conference June 23, 2011 6:12 AM by Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
    Poverty stalks the human family and threatens the security of all people. At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day, making … Read More

About This Blog

Read and comment on a range of personal reflections and perspectives about poverty and Ministry with the Poor. Our goal is to attract diverse voices and points of view from United Methodists and friends, including people and communities living in conditions of poverty, other experts, religious leaders, community organizers, advocates, policy makers, volunteers, and all engaged in Ministry with the Poor.