The Bringer of Good News
The Bringer of Good News As we prepare to enter the holiday season, we have a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the Good News. The Gospel encapsulates this “Good News,” conveying the marvelous message of… Read More
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“Imago Dei,” the important role of Biblical faith in poverty alleviation.
“Imago Dei,” the important role of Biblical faith in poverty alleviation. Imago Dei is Latin for “image of God.” As such, the Bible teaches that each human being is made in God’s image (Genesis… Read More
Why local churches are essential in helping our neighbors in need escape poverty.
Why local churches are essential in helping our neighbors in need escape poverty. A few years back, I let myself go physically. My eating habits turned unhealthy over an extended period of time, and… Read More
A Quick Reference Guide to True Charity
“ONCE YOU SEE OTHERS AS BEING ABLE TO BRING SOMETHING TO THE TABLE OTHER THAN JUST THEIR NEEDS, YOUR WHOLE VIEW OF HOW TO HELP THEM CHANGES.” Here in the United States, there has been… Read More
How 7 Marks of Effective Charity drive the mission of CVCCS.
How 7 Marks of Effective Charity drive the mission of CVCCS. We believe that poverty is about way more than just one’s lack of material or physical resources. To explain our philosophy more deeply,… Read More
Not Just Anything Helps
Not Just Anything Helps… The Oxford dictionary informs us that poverty is the state of “lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.” While this is certainly a… Read More
The CHRIST of Christmas
The CHRIST of Christmas Birth announcements are a great way to introduce a new baby to the world. Printed & digital versions are especially popular these days because more and more people live further away from… Read More
The emotional & mental health crisis in poverty.
The emotional and mental health crisis in poverty. Being in local non-profit ministry on the front lines, both CVCCS and our colleagues have noticed a dramatic shift not only in Lancaster County but nationwide. The… Read More
“Friendly” Fire
“Friendly” Fire. As Nehemiah chapter 5 begins, a great outcry from the people of Jerusalem against their brethren causes the work of rebuilding the wall around the city to come to a complete halt. Chapter… Read More
Why BEING before DOING is critical to your emotional and spiritual health.
Why BEING with God before DOING for God is critical to your emotional and spiritual health. “So I went to Jerusalem and was there three days. Then I arose in the night, I and a… Read More