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A Lack of Knowledge About Hidden Rules

This is part 9 in a series on poverty, following Dr. Ruby Payne’s 8 basic resources that people in poverty lack. Here is a link to part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, and part 8. A simple definition of poverty … Continue reading

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A Complex Puzzle

I have been a local church pastor for 23 years. During that time I have only pastored two churches; one small, and one medium size. I have friends who pastor mega churches. Personally, I have come to love small church … Continue reading

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The Poor

Here is what I read in my devotions this morning. It was to good not to share: “Putting ourselves in proximity to oppressed people begins to open us up to understanding and compassion…God identifies with the poor, not because they … Continue reading

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The Greatest Injustice in History

The greatest injustice in the history of the world took place on a Friday a couple of thousand years ago. On that day a completely innocent man was beaten, hung on a cross, and left for dead.  That single act … Continue reading

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