Ministry to the poor is a crucial sign that we believe the gospel.
It’s a mistake to think that you must feel love to give it.
The Gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
If Christianity is really true it will be offending and correcting you somewhere.
We don't merely need the money from work to survive. We need the work itself to survive and live fully human lives more than money.
The doctrine of grace and redemption keeps us from seeing any person or situation as hopeless.