Jesus’ Economy

• What Jesus Really Said about Poverty
  Many of us are just like the rich young man. Out of one side of our mouth we speak allegiance to Jesus, but out of the other side we’re speaking allegiance to the trappings of wealth.
  Friday, January 28, 2022
• How Christians Should Measure Success
  If we’re honest with ourselves, most of us spend a great deal of time comparing ourselves to others. If not on a conscious level, we certainly do so subconsciously.
  Monday, April 17, 2017
• Giving the Impoverished a Hand Up
  There is a difference between a handout and a hand up. “Giving a man a fish” is purely charity—just providing money or food. “Teaching a man to fish” does more; it involves respecting the dignity...
  Friday, April 8, 2016
• How Haiti and Jesus Healed Me
  In Haiti, I needed boldness. My experience reminds me of Peter and John, who when brought before the council in Jerusalem, stunned the Pharisees and Sadducees because they spoke with boldness after...
  Tuesday, August 25, 2015
• What Strength Really Looks Like
  God might call me to only make small ripples and do little things. But if this is what happens, it won’t make me weak.
  Thursday, July 30, 2015
• A Just and Merciful God: Loving the Impoverished Like God Does
  Once you meet people in deep and extreme poverty, you understand the fury of the prophets. It was in a slum in Bihar, India, where my heart first cried out for both justice and mercy—as the...
  Tuesday, May 12, 2015
• 4 Critical Reasons Christians Must Care about Justice
  Rather than feel defeated by the injustice in the world, let’s stand up, take action, and do something about it. Here are four ways justice should be the cry of today’s Christian.
  Tuesday, April 14, 2015
• 3 Ways Resurrection Power Can Completely Transform Lives
  We all have moments of despair, but there are also the days when the sun peeks through the clouds. It’s these moments that we have to capitalize on. These feelings of new life, of resurrection, can...
  Thursday, April 2, 2015
• 5 Exciting Ways Jesus is with You Always
  If Jesus seems distant to you, you are not alone. But this is not the Jesus in the gospels nor of early church tradition. Jesus is right here, right now—and that idea will renew your life.
  Tuesday, March 31, 2015
• Cardboard Boxes and God's Kingdom
  I felt sorrow because I could not fix the poverty of the world. Sorrow that I was spoiled and selfish. Sorrow that I complained when we had a blackout, when we were without water for a few hours,...
  Monday, February 2, 2015
• Lessons from the Solomon Islands and a Poor Widow
  I have never had a more humbling experience than nine years ago when I visited the Solomon Islands for ten days.
  Monday, December 8, 2014
• Why God Works so Powerfully among the Impoverished
  Why is it that the Lord is able to work so powerfully in the lives of the impoverished? I believe that in many ways the impoverished are richer than we in the developed world.
  Wednesday, October 1, 2014
• The Modern Family and God's Family
  Some people are blessed with a family that is supportive emotionally, financially, and even spiritually. For others, this has never been their reality. But I still believe there is a God out there...
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• God Wants You to Feel Awkward
  In Biju’s work is a message for you. This message, believe it or not, is rooted in a bit of a sitcom joke from Jesus. It’s awkward and beautiful.
  Friday, July 18, 2014