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Don’t frame poverty as black
Another lesson white faces like ours needed to learn was to avoid the kind of framing in which the poor of the world are symbolized by Black faces. Often emaciated. Often “African.” It’s not accurate, as well as not fair. It’s the opposite of justice. The youthful energy, the entrepreneurial activity, the artistic creativity in…
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Poverty
Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made, and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. And overcoming poverty is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. Nelson Mandela BonoClick to TweetFrom the…
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Help one person at a time
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Scarcity mindset danger
Leaders who allow a scarcity mindset to work its way into their culture pay a high price. When resources (money, opportunities, recognition) are perceived to be limited, paranoia, fear and politics thrive. In this environment, people become nervous and afraid to make a mistake. As a result, teamwork and innovation suffer. John MaxwellClick to TweetWebsite:…
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Freed from poverty
One evidence that we have been truly freed from the yoke of the spirit of poverty is financial independence. Financial indepen-dence does not necessarily mean that we are rich or can buy anything we want. It does mean that we are free of every financial yoke so that we only make decisions based on what…
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The goal of the spirit of poverty
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Spirit of poverty
The spirit of poverty is a stronghold established for the purpose of keeping us from walking in the fullness of the victory gained for us at the cross, or the blessings of our inheritance in Christ. Rick JoynerClick to TweetFrom the book “Overcoming Poverty” Available on amazon.co.uk*Available on amazon.com*
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The poor
