Comments on: Making Poverty History

By: allisblog

allisblog — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:38:09 +0000

thank you, great!

By: Marvinwilliams

Marvinwilliams — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:27:44 +0000

Trace, thanks for adding your voice to this post. If not else, I hope it reminds us of how blessed we are and that God desires us to be generous with our resources. Blessings on you and all your endeavors for him! Grace and peace.

By: Marvinwilliams

Marvinwilliams — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:24:11 +0000

Great point! Our good deeds flow out of our love for Jesus and people. Good works are proof that we have passed from death to life. Thanks for reminding us of this very germane point to god deeds and salvation. It would be tragic if we shared our resources and failed to share the greatest Resource, Jesus with the marginalized, helpless and vulnerable in our society. Thanks for adding your voice to this conversation. It has added value. Grace and peace.

By: Andrew Pott

Andrew Pott — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:13:21 +0000

Loved the message and think that more and more we are becoming a society that is worried about our own cares, worries, concerns, and material posessions. We spend so much time worrying about our wants that we neglect others needs!

I also wanted to remind us that we can do all these good deeds (i.g. feed the poor, take them to the dentist, give the poor clothes), but if we do this not in the name of Jesus we have completely wasted out time. We will just have well feed, white teethed, greatly dressed people that aren't saved. When we do these things it is important to be looking for every reasonable opportunity to let them know why you are doing this, and the hope that you have in Christ. Great deeds without sharing the greatest truth of all is tradgedy.

"Therefore go and make diciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit" Matthew 28:19 This is why we take the care of the poor, not because it is some cool social trendy movement.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:36:15 +0000

Thanks for doing this project and donating to those who are in need. The reminders above are valuable to me as I learn ways to make wiser use of the resources God has blessed me with. You and your family are truly a blessing to the body of Christ. Keep making Jesus look good!

By: Marvinwilliams

Marvinwilliams — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:59:50 +0000

Keep looking for those opportunities to serve and help those who are helpless and vulnerable. We doing the same thing this week with our kids' room. We're making progress. Thanks for your support. Grace and peace.

By: Marvinwilliams

Marvinwilliams — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:57:35 +0000

You're very welcome. Thanks for the support through your comment. Grace and peace.

By: Amado

Amado — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:23:35 +0000

I always had a place in my heart for helping others, what ever I have I would give. I take much care of the things me and my family have because I know I will pass it on to someone who may enjoy or need it. Im blessed that I did not grow up being dirt poor, I am grateful that God still gave me the eye and heart to have empathy and compassion for those less fortunate. I am cleaning out my kids rooms and looking through my home to give away today. I just love the peace and joy I receive from helping others and I know that is what God instructs us to do. Blessed are those he keeps his instructions.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:33:16 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Marvinwilliams

Marvinwilliams — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:20:21 +0000

Marc, thanks much. Let's rip it together. Grace and peace. BTW, thanks for the RT on Twitter.