Resist Simplistic Solutions
Western do-gooders need to resist the allure of ‘exotic problems’ This article published in The Guardian hits us where it hurts. Most of us can
July 26, 2022
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Rediscovering Our Place in the Story
We are motivated to care for the needs of others because we were once needy, orphaned, spiritually dead, separated from God and without hope in
July 26, 2022
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How Justice Work Speaks Good News
Caring for vulnerable communities is like putting a billboard up for the gospel. It shouts “something’s wrong here” and “there’s a way to make it
July 26, 2022
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From the Gospel and For the Gospel
127 Worldwide is committed to gospel-centrality as our primary motivation. It’s our first distinctive and arguably the one that shapes all the rest. We like
July 26, 2022
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Theology of Caring for the Vulnerable
The book of James has convincingly argues that good works prove the authenticity of our faith. But then we start to realize– James also prescribes
July 26, 2022
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Raising Up Justice Seekers
What’s your story of learning to live out James 1:27? Most of us can think back to a particular sermon, conversation, or person who challenged
June 15, 2022
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Living Out James 1:27
Chances are, if you’re reading a 127 Worldwide blog you want to learn more about caring for orphans, widows, and vulnerable communities. However, for many
June 15, 2022
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Why 127 Can’t “Un-Center” the Gospel
Our unique ministry philosophy at 127 Worldwide sets us apart in almost every arena. We choose to support the work of local leaders who know
June 14, 2022
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Speaking Up for Justice: Creating a Culture of Advocacy
Esther was a woman who used her voice to speak up for people suffering injustice. Her husband, the king, allowed his second in command to
June 14, 2022
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Biblical Justice
Justice is foundational to the work of caring for the vulnerable. If we have no standard for how human beings should be treated, then we
June 8, 2022
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