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