Luke 1:52-53 - “He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.”

Luke 6:20-21 - “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.”

Luke 9:10-17 - Jesus takes food from someone who has more than he needs and gives it to those who have none.

Luke 12:13-21 - A parable where Jesus denounces a man who builds bigger barns and storehouses instead of sharing his wealth with those in need.

Luke 18:18-30 - A story where a rich ruler asks Jesus what he must do the be righteous, and Jesus tells him to give away all of his money and possessions to the poor.

How very good it is to 'see' you again Thisname. It's been a long time.

Thanks Michelle! It's good to see you too! Yes, it has been a long time. I needed some downtime to "renew my springs", but I'm all renewed now, so here I am.

"When the superficial wearies me, it wearies me so much that I need an abyss in order to rest." ~ Antonio Porchia

"Never be afraid to sit awhile and think." ~ Lorraine Hansberry

"In solitude, where we are least alone." ~ George Gordon

TN:
One out of sixteen verses in the New Testament, one in ten in three of the Gospels, and one in seven in the Gospel of Luke referred to money or to the poor. When we recite the Lord's Prayer and pray for God's kingdom to come on Earth, we are asking for an end to political and economic injustice within worldly regimes. Practicing justice, love, mercy and protection for care for the poor and victimized is exemplifying God's compassion. It is clear that the proper treatment of the poor should be an extremely high priority among those who shape American policies from those who profess to espouse the basic moral values of our nation.