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.

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

Thanksgiving

November 2011

by Bob Lupton

This Thanksgiving Americans have much to be thankful for.  Ninety percent of us are working.  Our standard of living remains the highest of any nation on earth. Our government is stable and… Continue reading

Americans Love to Paint

October 2011

by Bob Lupton

Geralyn came up for air during an intense schedule at a global conference on “Schools that Pay for Themselves” in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.   She retreated to a nearby pub with… Continue reading

Biblical Interpretation – Who Gets to Decide?

September 2011

by Bob Lupton

Is the earth 6500 years old, as chronicled in scripture, created in six distinct twenty-four hour days?   Were Adam and Eve actually the first humans, created in the image of God… Continue reading

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