There is a reason many people refer to the Washington, DC, as the swamp. The political division and backdoor deals alone would gag a magot. Why would any wade into those kinds of waters to try to bring about powerful change around the world? And yet, that’s the work of Bread for the World, a … Continue reading
By David Deulofeu-Antunez When we think of poverty and hunger, what images come to mind? For many years, this question evoked images of absolute poverty and starvation. It reminded me of images of global south countries, like Haïti after the 2010 earthquake, or of my own native Cuba during the period especial, a euphemism the … Continue reading
The following post is from Lesley-Ann Hix, a student at McAfee School of Theology and participant at CBF’s most recent event, Advocacy in Action. This blog is a part of a series of experience blogs from the event. There are beloved people in my life who live in the pains of marginalization every day, and … Continue reading
Katie Sciba reflects on her 2011 experience as a part of Advocacy in Action, an annual CBF-sponsored event in Washington, D.C. Katie is from Victoria, Texas. This week a group of Advocacy in Action participants made the trek to D.C. It’s tricky equating your faith with politics. I have always avoided this as much as possible. … Continue reading
According to the new report, Hunger 2010: A Just and Sustainable Recovery, more than 1.02 billion people are hungry every day – an increase of more than 100 million from a year ago. In the United States, the number of people who struggle to put food on the table has surged to 49.1 million. “It’s deeply disturbing that nearly one in four children live on the brink of hunger in this country,” said Rev. Beckmann. “It’s a scandal for us as the richest country in the world and an affront to a just and loving God.” Continue reading
Until recently, I had never considered the concept of the stewardship of citizenship. In the past I have thought about what it means to be a good steward of my financial resources, spiritual gifts, talents, time, and material resources, but I had not pondered what it meant to be a good steward of my citizenship … Continue reading
You’ve seen it at your local grocery store. Putting milk in your cereal is weighing a little more heavily on your pocketbook these days, and eggs for your morning omelete are beginning to feel like luxury items. So it makes you wonder – if I am noticing these subtle but significant food price increases, how are they affecting … Continue reading
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 “People of faith feed hungry people every day through church food pantries, programs for people experiencing homelessness and meal deliveries to the elderly. The … Continue reading