Church Leaders
God, why won’t you save me?
By Raleigh Sadler I have prayed these words like a mantra. Each time, I hoped my fear would give way to a newfound sense of freedom. However, the more I prayed, the more exhausted I became. Being a good Christian For as long as I can remember, I’ve sought God’s approval over everything else. If…
Read MoreWhy should I show compassion for the justice needs of poor neighbors?
Have you heard of compassion fatigue? The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines it as “indifference to charitable appeals on behalf of those who are suffering, experienced as a result of the frequency or number of such appeals.” For many, COVID has created compassion fatigue. Let us not grow weary in doing good COVID brought to the…
Read MoreWhy do songs of justice matter in a broken world?
By Jeff Frazier, Lead Pastor Chapelstreet Church My grandfather loved the music of the big bands from the 1940s. I have fond memories of him making trumpet sounds with his mouth to some old Benny Goodman or Mills Brothers tune. To this day, whenever I hear those songs, I think of him. Songs have a…
Read MoreShould Christians be involved in doing justice?
A disturbing trend has slipped into the church lately, spotlighted by the pandemic and the 2020 election. We have allowed justice to become political, rather than biblical. What are Christians to do? Is it possible to seek justice for our vulnerable neighbors and hold tightly to the gospel? How do we put God’s agenda for…
Read MoreHow to Advance the Dream of the Poor People’s Campaign
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is best known for his civil rights advocacy. But Dr. King recognized his dream of freedom and equality for all would never be realized unless poverty was challenged. He began the poor people’s campaign to shine a light on economic inequality but was assassinated before he could advance the cause. …
Read MoreThank you for generously Restoring Hope for vulnerable neighbors!
The news can make it seem like we are coming apart. But you showed otherwise. You demonstrated love for vulnerable neighbors, despite the violence entering our homes through television. That is the America I believe in. Thank you. Restoring Hope campaign success While others were distracted by an election and the drama that followed,…
Read MoreExpanded Tax Benefits Help You Support Charity This Year.
Christmas is why we give. God so loved you he gave his one and only son (Jn. 3:16). But there is nothing wrong with being a good steward and taking advantage of some year-end tax opportunities. New Tax Deductions for People Who Don’t Itemize The CARES Act passed earlier this year provides a one-time above…
Read MoreA Shot of Hope for Christmas this Year!
The Coronavirus vaccine rolled out this week. We watched Vice President Mike Pence and health care workers receive a shot of hope. Congress is likely to pass a bipartisan bill providing an additional shot of economic hope this Christmas. But the greatest shot of hope is not given at Christmas – it IS Christmas. The…
Read MoreAre you missing God’s opportunity for you?
Are you tired of the pandemic? Amid all the noise and challenges that exist today, God may be whispering a new opportunity for you. Are you listening? God’s Opportunity for you Administer Justice is hiring a new CFO. I believe God is knocking on the door of someone’s heart just as he knocked on mine…
Read MoreHow to both give and receive justice now!
Tuesday, December 1, is Giving Tuesday. The pandemic continues to impact all of us, but the poor are hit hardest. They need access to justice for safety, stability, health, and opportunity. You have the chance to make a difference. Here is the impact you have when you give. And here is an opportunity for you…
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