Urban Perspectives

Urban Perspectives is a collection of monthly reflections about life and faith in the city. Robert Lupton, founder and president of FCS Urban Ministries, offers us personal glimpses and poignant stories of a journey he began more than 30 years ago when he responded to a call of God to live and serve among the urban poor.

Chronic or Crisis?

April 2012

By Bob Lupton

 

A crisis requires emergency intervention;

A chronic problem requires development.

Address a crisis need with a crisis intervention,

And lives are saved.

Address a chronic

Referring Jesus

March 2012

by Bob Lupton

Your phone rings.  It’s the receptionist at the front desk.  She says there is a lady there who is asking for food.  You glance out your office window and observe an… Continue reading

The Smile of God

February 2012

by Bob Lupton

God doesn’t speak to me very often.  Not audibly anyway.  Certainly I have experienced the nudges and promptings of the Spirit.  That’s not so infrequent.  But seldom, only a handful of… Continue reading

On Miracles

January 2012

by Bob Lupton

Cancer!  That dreaded diagnosis that grips the heart with ferocious fear.  It took Peggy down after four years of merciless battle.  And now it has invaded my body.  An elevated PSA… Continue reading

Wonders of the Kingdom

December 2011

By Bob Lupton

Wise men, from the east.  That’s how Matthew described them.  Magi, leaders of sufficient import to gain a personal audience with Herod the Great.  Three of them plus their considerable entourage… Continue reading

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