Poverty - All Of These Things, Need Not Be...
Blog Action Day 08 - Poverty
Poverty - all of these things, need not be...
In a world of plenty, where some have only a scant,
these things, need not be.
A lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts,
All of these things, need not be.
Un-productiveness, for lack of mentoring,
need not be.
Neediness is not necessary,
and need not be.
Destitution is unacceptable,
and need not be.
Poverty - These Things are Unacceptable!
Individual hardship,
Is a road that knows many travelers...
and must needs be.
IF there were not those, with great need, then not one of us would ever come to know - who we really are, and the depths of our own souls.
Would you lift up the down trodden, to where you have found comfort, rest and peace?
Would you embrace a reduced brother, to build up his knowledge; about the worth of a soul?
Would you give of yourself, and of your means to others; even upon finding that in doing so - you, yourself and your own, are now equal?
Poverty - Blog Action Day 08
Pride is, "the great stumbling block" to all of these things;
for until we truly understand all of our equality, before God... all of these things, will STILL be.
"When ye have done it unto the least of these... ",
ye have done it - unto Yourself.
Write On!
Poverty - In our own backyard. Certainly, we ALL can DO MORE!
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Blog Action Day 08: Poverty - Blog Roll
- Blog Action Day 08
Blog Action Day is an annual nonprofit event that aims to unite the worlds bloggers, podcasters and videocasters, to post about the same issue on the same day. Our aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion. - Blog Action Day | A Good Husband
I was lucky. Even though I grew up in a white trash neighborhood, trailer park and everything. I was given, not a handout, but a hand up. - Blog Action Day: Poverty, Compassion and Christian music - Gospel Soundcheck
On my way home from the grocery store this afternoon, where I grabbed two loaves of bread and a frozen macaroni and cheese side dish, I stopped at Tim Horton's for a cup of coffee and a donut. And then I remembered... - Blog Action Day - just do something on studiowhiz.com
So many many blogs (over 9,000) are now participating in Blog Action Day, a day of writing about and discussing Poverty in the world. We often think when you - 30 Simple Ways to Battle Poverty With Technology
Heres a challenge: today, do at least ten things to help in the battle against poverty. Dont worryIve made it kind of easy for you. Below are 30 things you can do. Some take a few hours, others a few minutes, others only a few seconds... - Reflections on Poverty - Blog Action Day 2008
Today is Blog Action Day - a day where thousands of bloggers around the world commit to write on the ... - Blog Action Day: Providing the Lord's Way, Christian Service
Poverty is real. It is seen throughout the world in many different ways. Poverty can be seen most visually in terms of material goods. We can readily see those who lack food, raiment, and shelter by the outward appearance of the individual...
Three Billion People Are Living In Poverty... Hands
Write-On! Acknowledgements, Requests and Final Thoughts - on Poverty:
I only found out about Blog Action Day, yesterday - when a fellow blogger friend, A Good Husband, tweeted his own post about Poverty - on twitter. Like a good twitter friend, I followed his link and read his blog post. I was so touched by it, that I then decided to StumbleUpon it, and review it...
Needless to say, he soon learned that not only had I commented on the actual post about poverty, but that I did the StumbleUpon thing, too. Naturally - he sent out a tweet back to me, to say "thank you". He also encouraged me to join him, today - for Blog Action Day 08. Long story short, I checked out what all this action day buzz was about, and the rest is now my-story!
I admit it - I am a sucker for a cause. Not just any cause mind you. The issue of Poverty, and its many many facets, is something that from my own, very personal corner - can somewhat relate to. I believe that Poverty has many faces, to different people, who are living in different circumstances, and who have varying perspectives. I am humbled, to add my very small voice to this topic, and encourage each one of us to try, and do just a little bit better - in doing more good - in the world.
Since I am just now finding out about this great blogging event, and would like to feature other Blog Action Day Bloggers, submissions on Poverty - here with my own contribution - I will be adding these link as I become aware of them....
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Humanitarian work of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, around the world...
What IS being done about POVERTY?
- A Second Chance at a Future Through Deseret Industries
When Jennifer was released from prison she thought everyone knew her past. “It was like I had ‘felon’ tattooed across my forehead,” she said. But after she interviewed at the manufacturing plant at Deseret Industries, everything changed! - Poverty.com - Hunger and World Poverty
See a brief, simple display about world poverty. Animated maps show how often people die of hunger, AIDS, malaria, and preventable diseases. - WorldVision
By helping children living in such extreme poverty we can enable them to experience the fullness of life God offers. Join World Vision and individuals all over the world as we seek to bring compassion and justice to the world's poorest people.