Brother Fire

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.” Matthew 5:38-42 This is pretty self explanatory. If someone asks for a dollar....give them two. Or do we think Jesus is just kidding? Why do we think it's okay to refuse aid to others? Why do we justify our withholding by categorizing people into two categories: the deserving and undeserving? Jesus doesn't qualify about giving to those who ask. He just says, "Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow." Plain and simple. Yet I know...

While the war rages in Iraq, the candidates debate whether or not undocumented immigrants should get drivers licenses, and Barry Bonds is accused of using steroids, on Wednesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that more than 35.5 million Americans -- 12% of the population went hungry last year! The sad news is this is about the same number from year before. Why is this fact not in the news? Please click the 'Hunger Site' link to the right -- it's free and it helps feed the hungry... And feel free to blog amongst yourselves.

A flow of pictures from many missional areas set to Leeland's Tears of the Saints.