Jesus and the homeless problem. What should we do?
As Jesus remarked to Judas Iscariot, ‘You always have the poor with you’ (John 12:8). Looking around at the cities, …
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What should I do when someone is begging for money?
It is a challenge. I see the homeless. Do I give them some money? Won’t they just use it to …
What does God say about being homeless? What can we do?
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
Should we be generous? How about to the poor?
God is clear about my obligations to the poor. This is a consistent theme under both the old and new …
“Whenever you give to the poor.” ~Jesus
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
“Foxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” ~Jesus
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
What does the Bible say about helping the poor and homeless?
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
What does God say about being homeless?
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
“Don’t stealthily move back the boundary lines or cheat orphans out of their property, for they have a powerful Advocate who will go to bat for them.” ~King Solomon
God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; all of the displaced …
“Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.” ~Jesus
Jesus looks me hard in the eye. Jesus is clear. Jesus isn’t going to pull any punches with me. …
“Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?” ~Religious elites to Jesus disciples
Jesus gets in trouble a lot. The religious elites don’t like who He hangs out with. They let Jesus know. …
Poverty — The treatment of the poor — Are they to be neglected?
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor …
Compassion — Is it shown in actions?
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, exemplified all of the Father’s attributes, including His compassion. When Jesus saw His …
Wealth — John the Baptist on Fruits Worthy of Repentance
This is pretty stunning. Of course, John the Baptist is a prophet and is determined to speak the truth of …
Opposition to Jesus — Criticism of His Choice of Company
Jesus get’s constantly criticized by the religious elite of His day. They didn’t like who Jesus was hanging out …
“Then there’s only one thing left to do: Sell everything you own and give it away to the poor. You will have riches in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Jesus
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
Fasting — As an Empty Ritual it is Condemned
Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: ‘Why do John’s …
The Disastrous Message from the Lupton Center on Poverty and Homelessness
Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
There is a disastrous message being promoted to churches and people of faith. It is destructive…
Mary and Joseph, the Parents of Jesus — Too Poor for a Sheep
Jesus is born. We all know the story. Apparently Mary and Joseph couldn’t afford a sheep for the sacrifice. As …
“Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.” ~Jesus
Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …
“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why?” ~Jesus
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
“You cannot serve God and wealth.” ~Jesus
The Jesus Manifest continues (Matthew 5-7). This is a critical teaching of Jesus. What should I think about money and …
“Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.” ~Jesus
Jesus is very clear and straightforward. I don’t know why it stumps so many “Christians”, the government and homeless nonprofits, …
“Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.” ~Jesus
Jesus warns us in Matthew 7 where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s …
Sometimes my worst fears …
Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …
“How is it written of the Son of Man that He will suffer many things and be treated with contempt?” ~Jesus
Am I treating Jesus with contempt? Now that is a tough question. I don’t really want to think about it. …
“So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it!” ~King Solomon
“If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in …
“Are you listening to this? Really listening?” ~Jesus
“Are you listening to this? Really listening?” When they were off by themselves, those who were close to him, along …
What is peace, how do we make peacemaking real and what is the promise of Jesus?
Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” The commendation of peacemakers – It …
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” ~Jesus
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter …
“These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.” ~Jesus
“When the Pharisees heard how he had bested the Sadducees, they gathered their forces for an assault. One of their …
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites.” ~Jesus
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues …
“Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up.” ~Angels about Jesus
“They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over …
“I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last detail what you assigned me to do.” ~Jesus
“Then, raising his eyes in prayer, Jesus said: … I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last …
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 6:13 (ESV) Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus …
Everything Jesus had to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
“And haven’t you read in God’s Word, ‘From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise’?” ~Jesus
When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through …
‘TWEEN GOD AND ME – Coat
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“Ooh, she looks cold,” I thought as I drove past the girl sitting on the bus…
“Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.” ~Jesus
It is a challenge. I see the homeless. Do I give them some money? Won’t they just use it to …
“You make me want to vomit.” ~Jesus
Jesus is always clear and direct. I can count on that. Jesus isn’t going to sugar coat the message he …
“Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!” ~King Lemuel
Jesus challenges me to speak up for others. There are those who have no voice. There are those who are …
“I’ve had enough; I’m on my way to heal the ache in the heart of the wretched.” ~God
God loves the poor and homeless. Of course, I am one of those. I am poor. I am homeless. The …
“I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …
“Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some great news, for some of us. That is not always what we hear or want to hear. …
Is it an interruption? Or is it God? Am I focused on the plan or the planner Jesus?
Is it an interruption? Or is it God? Is it an interruption? I live in in a world where I …
“The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.” ~Apostle Paul
What does Jesus love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …
“Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and the Messiah’s love for us?” ~Apostle Paul
God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …
“I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking.” ~Jesus
Uh oh! Dear Jesus, help me not to be lukewarm. Help me to be on fire for you. I will be …
“But what happens when we live God’s way?” ~Apostle Paul
My challenge is to live God’s way. Many times I don’t want to but it isn’t about what I want. …
“Quit your worship charades.” ~God
God has a clear message for me. Jesus challenges me to quit being religious. Jesus wants me to have nothing …
“I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking.” ~Jesus
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, requires pretty much one thing. We must be obedient God. …
Are you lukewarm? Do you love being that way?
Francis Chan on being lukewarm. 40 minutes but well worth it. This is important. I know you inside and out, …
“These women worked for the Message of good news as hard as any of us.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I working hard for Jesus? Am I working as hard as the Apostle Paul? Or am I hardly working? …
Pope Francis’ Speech on the Poor and Indigenous Peoples
Pope Francis spoke about the problems faced by the poor and indigenous peoples at the Second World Meeting of the …
“How long? Not long, because “no lie can live forever.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed the crowd at the end of the Selma to Montgomery march. Dr. King had …
“Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” ~~Apostle Paul
This is a stunning way to approach relationships. And it should be our approach to all we meet, not just friends …
"Beware of anything that competes with your loyalty to Jesus Christ." ~~Oswald Chambers
Loyalty to Jesus, the Messiah, has lots of competition. God doesn’t just want to be first. God wants to be …
“Love each other as if your life depended on it.” ~Apostle Peter
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. This good word sets a wonderful standard …
"Too many of you are using doing things ‘legally" as a cover for selfishness and whim, pretending to be righteous just because you are ‘legal.’ ." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to look at whether meeting the “letter of the law” means we are living right in God. …
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” ~King David
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
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