“Lord, when did we see you hungry?”: The 2012 Hunger Report

Quote from the article: “I’m a Christian preacher, so it’s my job to remind people that God loves you and me and everybody, including single moms who have trouble feeding their kids — and Somali moms who have trouble keeping their kids from dying of hunger.”Amen...enough said. What are our values?          

Occupy L.A. protesters to seek court order to block eviction

We believe in the movement and stand behind the occupiers - but what do you think about the evictions? Are they constitutionally allowed to stay overnight across the country? LA Times: Protesters plan to file for a federal injunction that would prevent police from dismantling the Occupy L.A. encampment around City Hall. The complaint, which

Deficit Deal Falls Apart

This is really no surprise - when you have one party in agreement talks that refuses to consider making the wealthy pay their fair share and wants to lay the burden on the lower and middle class, how can a fair agreement be made? If there is no room for compromise, there will be no

A Church Sanctuary for the Occupy Movement

We are excited by this inspirational and Spirit-led article by Jim Wallis. What better way to embrace the hurting, lost, the poor and destitute - to show the world that Christians, that JESUS, is not on the side of corporations, the wealthy and powerful. May the churches across the country who believe in the ministry

The Latest From #OccupyWallStreet

We had to share this picture with you...we don't know who this person is, but we hope he or she finds us! We are standing with you and you are all in our prayers. Help us spread word on CDOA to anyone you know in the Occupy movement to let them know there are many,

Six Reasons Why Mississippians Said No to “Personhood”

There are ways we can reduce the number of abortions, as BOTH parties would like...nobody wants to see more abortions take place and we at CDOA, as Christians, are pro-ALL-life. But radical and freedom-restricting measures like this aren't the way. Only a few months ago strategists were urging their candidates in Mississippi to stay clear

Downturn takes heaviest toll on younger Americans

We know this to be true firsthand, as most of the CDOA team is under 35! Just the ability to go to a doctor or get a much needed prescription filled is out of reach for so many young Americans. Our prayers and support are with those standing up against the injustice. From