Last week as I taught my Justice, Poverty & Development class, I started with Micah 6:8 – “what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God”.

Those of us who are very justice-minded sometimes have a hard time with that last bit: walking humbly with God. If we believe that we are working for the kingdom of God on earth, then prayer cannot be an optional add-on.

Anyway, I won’t say anymore here, otherwise you won’t read the article! Click below for my latest piece on Godspace…

 

What Does Prayer Have To Do With Alleviating Poverty?

by Nils von Kalm One of the distinctive marks of the Christian faith is the message that the God who made everything wants to have a personal relationship with us. God is both ultimate and intimate.

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