Hunger/Homelessness - articles
World Hunger Fund: Food for the body and soul
Millions of people around the world are touched every year with food for their bodies and the “Bread of Life” for their souls through ministries funded by the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. more »
by: Richard Land - Aug 21, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Hearing the cries of the poor
As Christians, it is our responsibility to care for the downtrodden. Scripture makes clear the joy inherent in doing so. Proverbs 14:21 observes that “whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.” more »
by: Richard Land - Aug 21, 2009 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Eastdale Church takes in homeless
When Eastdale Baptist Church, Montgomery, in Montgomery Baptist Association became interested in a new missions outreach, it wanted to keep things local. more »
by: Anna Swindle - Apr 20, 2009 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Thomas leading church to feed hungry children
“I’m hungry!” Those words evoke a compassionate heart, especially when spoken by a child.
Nelle Thomas and a host of volunteers at Elizabethtown’s New Hope Community Church have such hearts. more »
by: Todd Deaton - Apr 15, 2009 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Mississippi River Ministry surpasses 20,000 professions of faith
The Southern Baptist Mississippi River Ministry (MRM) has reached a new milestone. More than 20,000 people have come to know Christ as Savior since MRM began in 1992. more »
by: staff - Apr 11, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Event raises $8,400 for World Hunger Fund
PRINCETON, W.Va.—During the 30 hours that 150 believers fasted at Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton, W.V., 31,250 people died of starvation around the world. more »
by: Mark Kelly - Mar 31, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Gaza relief effort underway
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Southern Baptist food relief is making its way into the Gaza Strip to help people suffering in the aftermath of a three-week Israeli military offensive earlier this year. more »
by: Mark Kelly - Mar 5, 2009 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Biofuel: The dangerous consequences of good intentions
As responsible human beings we should be concerned always about doing harm to this planet we inhabit together. As a Christian I believe people of faith have a sacred responsibility to engage in creation care – never treating the earth or its atmosphere as though it is ours to do with as we please. more »
by: Richard Land - Oct 10, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Science, Environment
Reduction in homelessness: Let us pause to praise good news
The federal government has announced that the country has cut the number of “chronically homeless people” by approximately 30 percent between 2005 and 2007. more »
by: Richard Land - Aug 1, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Are conservatives really happier?
In his book, Who Really Cares: the surprising truth about compassionate Conservatives) (Basic Books 2006), Syracuse University Professor Arthur C. more »
by: Richard Land - Apr 14, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,