Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America
I recently read an article about a new book. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet, but I’m excited to get my hands on it! From what I can tell, it has the potential to stir the hearts and move the hands of Christians across America. Ron Sider, president of Evangelicals for Social Action, and professor at Palmer Theological Seminary, has published a second edition of his book, Just Generosity: A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America (Baker Books).
His book challenges Christians in America to take it upon themselves to put an end to poverty by doing more than just donating money, clothes or food. Ron’s vision is for faith-based groups to collaborate with businesses, the media, and the government to defeat poverty in our nation. For those of us less familiar with the issue, Ron provides a great background on the current state of poverty in America—with statistics, a review of current policies, as well as policy suggestions for the future.
Take a look at this compelling issue and find out how you can be an agent whom God uses to bring restoration to the poor and broken!
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the issue of poverty and how Christians can make a difference—maybe you have a story of how some are already making a difference. Or, if you’ve read this book or others like it, we’d love to hear your feedback!
Vanessa
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Comment by Ethan Fowler
I’ll have to look into the book.
Christians have become far too complacent socially- or at least, when they pick issues to work on, they pick the wrong ones. This could be a fantastic starting point for putting God’s Word -not just a bag of lunch or the change in our pockets- into the hands of those who have nothing else.
Posted on April 15, 2007 at 8:59 pm
Comment by Vanessa
Thanks for your thoughts, Ethan.
God’s Kingdom is so vast…there will always be more oppertunities to make a difference and ways to bring His Kingdom to earth, and it’s exciting to hear people’s passion for doing just that!
Posted on April 18, 2007 at 8:45 am
Comment by Blaine Vincelette
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Posted on February 29, 2008 at 3:46 am