Posts under ‘Poverty’

On Monday I finally went out to Mission Arlington to volunteer for a few hours. I’d meant to go for several weeks, but the timing is difficult due to my weird sleep schedule and other issues. Dragging My Feet Truth be told, I was also a little nervous, for two reasons. First, I’m used to [...]

For some time now, I’ve wanted to find a place to volunteer but couldn’t decide where. I knew I wanted to serve the poor or homeless in some way. But how? In high school I volunteered at Union Gospel Mission in west Dallas, which is a great organization that provides meals, shelter, job training, and [...]

Looking for an unusual gift that will make a lasting impact? Instead of buying Dad another tie or Sis another purse, purchase a microloan, pig, or share of a water well in their honor for someone in need. The World Vision Gift Catalog lists dozens of fantastic gifts that can truly make a difference. I’ve [...]

As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, our home group is going through a challenging study by Crown Financial Ministries, a Christian organization that seeks to teach Biblical principles regarding our money. This week’s lesson covers stewardship, the idea that God owns and controls everything and entrusts certain things to us for a particular time [...]

Our small group is preparing to start a long study on money developed by Crown Financial Ministries. Although one of the four couples has been through the study before, the other three have not, and we all decided we could use more guidance from the Word and wise counsel on the issue. Crown isn’t just [...]