I believe that this ‘hole’ is of our own making. It is we who have often embraced a shallow and diminished view of God’s bold vision. It is we who have settled for a tamer, safer view of God’s advancing kingdom and our role in it. God has always had a bigger vision than ours. No doubt that this book will provoke - and maybe even anger some, but I also hope it will inspire and lift our sights to the power of the possible. –Richard Stearns, President of World Vision

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Day 21: Picture an Orphan at Your Door



Okay, so the exercise today was a little melodramatic, imagining an orphan on your doorstep is quite an over-the-top scenario, but it makes a good point just the same. Why don't we think about the tens of thousands of children dying from poverty everyday? Are we actually waiting for them to just appear on our doorstep before we help them?

Why do you think the media neglects to report on this tragedy?

As Christians do you think we have a responsibility to give more attention to this issue?

As Christians in America, why don't we orient our lives around seeking to change these issues? Why don't we consume less, buy less, and live with less so that thousands of lives are saved everyday? If Jesus were an American today how would he care for the poor, the hungry, and the orphans? Are you living this way? What is stopping you?

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