Why have people been fleeing from Syria in crazy numbers? Why are they risking their lives in rickety ships to get to Europe? We know of the devastation occurring in Syria through photos and stats and news reports. But do we understand? Do we see through the eyes of those whose lives have been forever …
Looking for books on refugee and immigration to read over the holiday break? Yes, that’s a narrow niche, we know. But even if refugee policy isn’t what you think about day and night (like us), these books are great ways to deepen your understanding, especially important in a time of misinformation and fake news. We’ve …
Starting 2020 with a resolution to read more? You’re in good company! Lots of us make plans to add more reading to our schedule in the new year. Reading is so important. It helps us avoid the very narrow talking points that we find in the media, and instead learn to see important issues from …
Guest post from Laurie Meberg, a friend whose servant heart is an inspiration for our work at Persona Grata Goods (more about her at the end of the review!) The revised edition of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate by Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang – both with World Relief …
It’s time for our semi-regular compilation of book reviews for the world-changer’s reading list! These books stand out on the bookshelf because of both the topics covered are important and the deeper insight the authors give into issues that are very relevant for those concerned with social justice. As a side note, while this list …
I recently came across an amazing book called Theirs Is the Kingdom: Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America. Written by Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity, this small book is packed with deep thoughts, as Lupton shares lessons learned, situations observed, thorny problems and insights into what it means to live and minister in the …
We LOVE the work of Hope International. They provide Bible-based microfinance services to entrepreneurs in the developing world. Based off what they’ve learned through Hope International’s field work, Created to Flourish provides a practical look at the importance of business based solutions to fight poverty. As we’ve seen in our work among the US poor, …
In the midst of meal prep, gift shopping, house cleaning and all the other craziness that fills the holiday season, I try to work in some extra reading time. It’s not always easy, but I’ve seen how important reading is for me to keep perspective during what can be a very busy, very stressful season. This book …
Welcoming The Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate, by Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang Yang The current debate on immigration is a hot button issue in the United States right now. As I was trying to get my mind around the issues, I quickly became overwhelmed as I waded through the rhetoric …
So here’s the latest on our good reads list: The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, by Peter Greer “We had been caught up in a delusion, one that many fall into: As long as our graphs are up and to the right, as long as we have a growing ministry, a bigger congregation, larger amounts …
