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Caring Without Enabling: A Biblical Response to Street Poverty

This week I was reading Psalm 41, and a verse jumped off the page: “Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble…The Lord nurses them when they are sick … Continue reading

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The Widow’s Offering: What Jesus Taught Us About Giving

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus sat near the collection box in the Temple and watched as people gave their offerings. Many wealthy individuals contributed large sums, but then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus immediately called … Continue reading

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