“God has always wanted the vulnerable in society to be cared for. He never intended them to languish in poverty, abuse, slavery, homelessness, or other types of devastation. When we care for individuals who are trapped in these ways–when we show them love and help them move toward freedom and wholeness–we participate in bringing a little part of God’s kingdom back into alignment with his greater plan. We do justice and God smiles.”
John M. Perkins, Dream With Me: Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2017, page 111.
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