“Poverty is not a sin.” He spoke these words boldly, as if he was saying something prophetic. Then he gave a pregnant pause, and waited for the audience to delight at this great revelation. These were the words uttered by a pastor while I was attending a workshop at a church planning conference forContinue reading “Why You Should Not Say, “The poor will be with you always.””
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Violence, Compassion, & Last Week with @IJM
Last week, I attended the International Justice Mission (IJM) annual Global Prayer Gathering. I sat among 1400 people from across the world and listened to stories, testimonies, and the great work of IJM, but mostly we heard reports from the IJM field officers and we gathered to pray. This was my second time attending theContinue reading “Violence, Compassion, & Last Week with @IJM”
Book Review: Educating All God’s Children
What Christians can and should do to close the achievement gap: Why I picked up this book: I heard Dr. Nicole Baker Fulgham speak at The Justice Conference earlier this year and I really wanted to read this book. I also have a passion for education and often struggle with how best to address theContinue reading “Book Review: Educating All God’s Children”
A SISTA'S JOURNEY 