Comments on: More than we can spare

by: Ben

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:39:54 +0000

Julia: Yes, priority is the hinge. My bet is that those who can’t afford not to give have far more than those who can’t afford to give. How ironic. C.S. Lewis reportedly gave two-thirds of his income to charities. Granted, he didn’t have a full family to support, but even so, it’s not a bad way to live.

J: Ah, microfinance is awesome! I first heard about it a few years ago and was delighted. I’ll look into Unitus.

Janssen: Thanks for mentioning it on your blog; otherwise who knows how long it would have taken me to find out about it. :)

by: Janssen

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:18:48 +0000

I’m just thrilled for you. Thanks for sharing . . . I think World Vision is fantastic. Good job on joining up!

by: J

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:42:28 +0000

Ben,

My favorite non-church charities are micro-finance institutions like Unitus in India. The reason that I like this route is that every $100 that is loaned to an otherwise un-bankable person lifts an average family of five persons out of poverty. The family becomes independent self-employed entrepreneurs. When the loan is repaid (usually in one year), the money keeps working.

The head of Unitus received the Nobel Peace prize last year.

by: Julia

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:34:49 +0000

To give is a way of life. Some say that they can not afford to give, others that they can not afford not to. I guess it all comes down to priority.

Your post reminds me of King Benjamin’s great speech. If we would take upon us the name of Christ, then we must act as He would act, or in other words love as He would love. That sort of love includes the least of these our brethren.

I am sure that little Vijisha is feeling very loved right now.