Give Children the Vote
Children don’t vote. Oh, if only they could. What might they vote for? I’m not talking about longer recess or only desserts for lunch. If a child could vote, what kinds of things would...
A Matter of Scale
Sometimes when we become aware of the overwhelming needs of certain people in our communities, we become frozen. There is no way we can fix everything so people can meet their basic human needs....
Charity vs. Justice
I have often talked and written about the difference between charity and justice. Jim Wallis in a Sojourners article in November 1985 explained well that charity is not justice. He wrote: “Charity requires no...
Who said it?
Some people believe that it’s only the liberals who want to change the world for the better for people who live in poverty. I know people from all along the faith and political spectrum...
Joanna at Easter
This is Easter weekend, the holiest of the Christian year. Joanna was present at the crucifixion and resurrection but is often overlooked. Here is her story in her own words from More Conversations on the...
Welcome to the Our Eyes Were Opened blog
Welcome to my blog. For some time, I’ve been wanting to blog because I get asked questions; come across insightful information; and have thoughts to share about poverty, faithful living, social justice, or life in general. This...