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Category Archives: Development
13 Differences In Serving With a Kingdom Perspective
If we truly believe in the kingdom of God, that belief will make a difference in the way we do ministry. Some years ago, I was at a conference for missionaries and development workers in Africa. I had a conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Kingdom, Mission
Tagged Development, Kingdom, kingdom of God, Worldview
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What Makes Development Happen?
When I first began working for a relief and development organization, I began to wrestle with the question “Why are some nations rich and some poor?” I came to realize that poverty is not caused by a lack of resources. … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Economic Development, Imago Dei, Resources, Worldview & Development Resources
Tagged Development, human, Poverty, Worldview
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Tchaikovsky From the Trash: Classical Music for Paraguay’s Poor Kids!
Recently my daughter, Maryrose Young, sent me a short video of the LandFill Harmonic orchestra. The inspirational video powerful depicts the imago Dei humanity of the poorest of the poor. Men, women, and children who live and work in a garbage dump discover … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Music
Tagged classical music, Development, imago dei, Poverty
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CULTURE Still Matters!
As most of our readers know, the Disciple Nations Alliance was born at the intersection of two seemingly unrelated issues: the more “philosophical” concept of worldview and the very practical world of poverty. We also have argued that culture matters … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Development, Resources
Tagged Culture, Development, Poverty, Victor Davis Hanson
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How Medical Aid Brought Gospel Transformation to One Community
As part of the DNA teaching on worldview, I share my “life message,” The Transforming Story. We talk about the need to tell the whole of the Biblical narrative and that our lives need to be understood and lived out … Continue reading
THE SOURCE of Transformation: An Indian Testimony
One of the people who most influenced the writing of my first book, Discipling Nations, was my Indian friend, Vishal Mangalwadi. Vishal, founder of The Revelation Movement, is an international lecturer, social reformer, cultural and political columnist, philosopher, and author. Vishal … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Mandate, Development, Worldview & Development Resources
Tagged India, Vishal Mangalwadi, William Carey
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One Courageous Response to Gendercide – The War Against Females, Part 2 of 2
In the previous post we introduced you to Ana Santos, a dear friend. Here is more of her story in her own words. The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim … Continue reading
EFFECTIVE COMPASSION: Seven Proven Principles
Marvin Olasky is Editor-in-Chief of World Magazine and author of multiple books, including The Tragedy of American Compassion which has been especially influential in DNA circles. Marvin was the keynote speaker at the March 3 DNA benefit dinner in Phoenix. He has graciously … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Poverty, Worldview & Development Resources
Tagged welfare; compassion; government
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A Response to a Reader … Why So Much Heat?
My recent post Why So Much Heat About Social Justice? Part 2 generated such a thoughtful comment from a reader that I want to use a new post to respond. Thanks, Steve, for taking the time to write. Your remarks suggest that we have a … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Poverty, Worldview
Tagged Olasky, Poverty, reader response, When Helping Hurts
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What Exactly Do You Mean By “Social Justice?”
The phrase “social justice” has made a surprising comeback within Evangelical circles in the past few years. But what exactly do people mean when they use this phrase? For some, it simply means helping the poor in general, but I’ve found that … Continue reading
