Author Archives: rememberthepoor

“For what we Christians lack is not psychology or literature… we lack a holy rage… The ability to rage when justice lies prostrate on the streets, and when the lie rages across the face of the earth… a holy anger … Continue reading →

“For what we Christians lack is not psychology or literature… we lack a holy rage… The ability to rage when justice lies prostrate on the streets, and when the lie rages across the face of the earth… a holy anger … Continue reading →

So we fasted and IMPLORED our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.  Ezra 8:23 If you’ve read about the swap-it project, you know we’re in the midst of helping feed 2,000 children. But apart from Him, we … Continue reading →

I know, I know…I said SWAPPIN’ Stories were going to start next week.  But I am bursting at the seams!  There’s TOO much good stuff to share. The following letter was received from a 3rd grade teacher at NCS, Nkumba’s … Continue reading →

I know, I know…I said SWAPPIN’ Stories were going to start next week.  But I am bursting at the seams!  There’s TOO much good stuff to share. The following letter was received from a 3rd grade teacher at NCS, Nkumba’s … Continue reading →

“Jesus said that the GREATEST commandment besides loving the Lord God with all my heart, mind, and soul is to love my NEIGHBOR as myself. Doesn’t that mean, then, that I should be spending as much on my neighbor as … Continue reading →

Brian Nyombi has written a note that I thought I’d share with you.  You can read more about Brian in the post “Speechless.” Dear friends in the West, On behalf of all the children of Nkumba Ministry, allow me to … Continue reading →

Brian Nyombi has written a note that I thought I’d share with you.  You can read more about Brian in the post “Speechless.” Dear friends in the West, On behalf of all the children of Nkumba Ministry, allow me to … Continue reading →

Remember those In Chains for Evangelism, those who Need an Introduction to the Gospel & those who are Hungry or Thirsty. (based on Hebrews 13:3, Matthew 28:18-20 and Matthew 25:35-45) Although eating white rice for dinner may seem to us … Continue reading →

When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed. We … Continue reading →

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore… When Frank and I read Anne’s post (shared on Monday), our perspective shifted yet again.  We are in the midst of moving and making some repairs to the home, and … Continue reading →

I have been following the blog of Anne Poulsen, who was recently in Uganda.  This post stopped both Frank and me in our tracks.  Really and truly.  Here’s what Anne wrote about this girl she met there… I don’t know … Continue reading →