Jeff: Building on Faith

Text 1: "One study in Philadelphia showed that the replacement value of the social services provided by congregations in that city was $250 million, and the total investment by the city of Philadelphia in social services was $522 million."

Response 1: I didn't know that congregations provided so much in terms of social services. It's amazing to consider that congregations can actually keep up with the government in terms of social spending.

Text 2: "Jesus forms communities and models generosity, which in turn inspires the crowd to be generous"

Response 2: I think it's important to realize this point. Most people think of Jesus as symbol of peace and love, which is true, but he is also an inspiration. He did not simply do miracles to prove he was God, he did it to inspire others to do the same. Admiring Jesus is not enough, we have to be like him as well.

More blog posts in this category Common

• The Wound & the Blessing/The Economy of Communion Project Post
• The Crest- Jewel of Wisdom & Work as a Spiritual Practice Post
• "What Money Can't Buy" Blog Post
• Blog Post Ni: FTRN Booklet & Arithmetic of Passion
• Work as a Spiritual Practice (The Transformation of Work)