It makes no sense for a country such as ours to punish young people who want an education and make it so difficult for poor students to change their lives - this is one way we continue to propagate the cycle of poverty and income inequality. WASHINGTON — Many public colleges and universities expect their poorest students to pay a third, half or even more of their families’ annual incomes each year for college, a new study of college costs has found. With most American students … [Read more...]
National Day of Prayer – May 2nd
April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” We invite you to join us on the National Day of Prayer for a focused and united prayer for the populations of vulnerable, low income and those in poverty who are suffering because of harsh budget cuts. As always on this day, we will be joining in prayer for all our elected officials as well. Go to Facebook and click "GOING" to commit that you are joining in prayer with us on the National … [Read more...]
Senate takes action on flight delays: Inconvenience before humanity
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This morning we received news that the Senate has passed a "band-aid" fix for funding for the FAA to stop furloughs. It passed quickly and without argument. Amazing how fast they moved when it effected Congress and other powerful players in a personal way, via flight delays. The USA Today editorial posted below says: "As long as the cuts affected relatively powerless constituencies, few lawmakers seemed to care." We couldn't have said it better. There is no action when low income and housebound … [Read more...]
The Common Good
April 4, 2013 By 3 Comments
Video from Jim Wallis discusses the common good, what is "God's side" and where His heart is... … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Michele Bachmann new spokesperson for Christian Democrats
April 1, 2013 By 3 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michele Bachmann new spokesperson for Christian Democrats In an unprecedented "change of heart," ultra conservative Tea Party favorite turns to the other side Washington, DC - (April 1st, 2013) - In a shocking turn of events this morning, ultra-far-right Representative and GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has embraced the social justice platform of Christian Democrats of America and will now be the organization's leading spokesperson. "Rep. Bachmann … [Read more...]
Reflections for Easter weekend
March 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Happy Easter to all - He has risen! Powerful Easter song and video showing Jesus fighting for justice and expressing his love... John 15:9-17 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told … [Read more...]
How the right helped launch same-sex marriage movement
March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This article brings out an important point of the political Right making this a hot button and front-center issue because of their harsh and outspoken stance against it. I'd like to propose that the same is true spiritually. With some exceptions, we as Christians have alienated a large group of people and the people in their lives who care about them, by not following the scriptures of love, resorting to hateful speech, placing some "sins" on a higher priority than the sins of judgment, … [Read more...]
What a Liberal Wants
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What a Liberal Wants by Gabriel Givens In a perfect world, where sin was no issue and mankind were in harmony with each other, we would never need government. But as imperfect and "fallen" creatures (in the context of the fall of man from Genesis), we have to make due with what we have. So, in today's world, we have a society that is wroth with injustice. A society where the big business man doesn't feel it necessary to pay his or her employees a livable wage, where managers hire and … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pray for women's right around the globe! "Women's rights are human rights." ~ Hillary Clinton This week we have seen a major victory in the Violence Against Women Act finally being passed again into law, with added measures of protection. Please visit our Women's Rights resource page for resources on women's rights, equality, and scripture: … [Read more...]
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