Tag Archives: poverty alleviation
Settling In, Putting Down Roots
Moving to a new city is no easy feat. I’ve done it twice in my life thus far, and I wouldn’t wish the difficulty of moving and getting settled in a new city on anyone! Many people find themselves moving to … Continue reading
How I Became an Advocate for People Living with HIV/AIDS
When our family moved from Lexington, KY, to Anniston, AL, to follow my husbands call to become the pastor of a Presbyterian church, I had plans to stay at home with our two-year-old son. Little did I know that God … Continue reading
Is Healthcare a Human Right?
And If So, What Difference Does It Make? Healthcare is a very good thing for governments to provide, whether or not it is a human right, because it is certainly a basic human good and is necessary for human flourishing. … Continue reading
Bearing Fruit Worthy of Repentance: A Sermon for Ash Wednesday
Texts: Isaiah 55:1-13 and Luke 3:1-22 Each time we gather for worship, the waters of our baptism are before us. In these waters, we are sealed in the new covenant of Jesus Christ. Our sins are washed away as we … Continue reading