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Who Exactly Are “the Least of These”?
Posted on Jul 22nd, 2015 in charity, Christianity, ethics, Jesus Christ, love, Matthew 25, the least of these
Which interpretation of Matthew 25 is more likely to inspire us to love our neighbor, to do justice, to walk humbly (emphasis on “humbly”) with our God? The interpretation that draws a line between those who have the right answer to how to live a righteous life and those who don’t, and reassures us that we are only responsible for radically loving those who have the right answer, as we do? Or the interpretation that says that every time we turn our face away from someone in desperate need, we are turning away from God?
Redeeming My Grocery Routine to Feed Those Who Are Hungry
Posted on Nov 11th, 2013 in charitable giving, charity, Christianity, church, food, food stamps, giving, hunger, Jesus Christ, loaves and fishes, poverty
Of all the chores, I loathe grocery shopping the most. There are just so many steps involved—making a list (which involves a check of the fridge, the cabinets, and the calendar), pushing a heavy cart up and down aisles (and inevitably, all the way back to the produce section from the freezer aisle when I [Read More...]
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