On generosity and giving to the poor
generosity, as with grace and mercy, are undeserved.
Category: Hands and Feet
The modern zaccheus
The story of Zaccheus is so much more complicated than the song I grew up with. Zaccheus was a social pariah. He was a Jew working in a dishonest profession for the Roman empire. And he made gobs of money doing it. But Jesus showed him kindness – something he wouldn’t expect to be shown […]
The Cost of Doing Good
We can’t expect charitable organizations to be any good when we impoverish their workers.
What’s Wrong With Star Wars?
“It’s a trap!”
Systematic Poverty
“What else is to be concluded from this, but that you first make thieves and then punish them.” -Utopia
Human Trafficking: Slavery Isn’t Dead
If you do the math you’ll find that about 1 in 300 human beings are slaves.
Fundraising
We shouldn’t need rewards to make a difference.
Helping the Oppressed Escape North Korea
North Korea may be the enemy of freedom, but its 24 million people are the victims of that oppressive regime.
Combating Domestic Abuse
Abuse is more common than you think
Wealth and Income Inequality
It is our job as Jesus’ disciples to make the difference we desire to see in the world.
The Way of Humble Living 