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.

Unity – The Forgotten Commandment

April 2011

by Bob Lupton, April 2011

 I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

 – Jesus of Nazareth

 Unity, oneness of heart and… Continue reading

On Hearing

March 2011

by Bob Lupton, March 2011

“You need a hearing aid!”  That’s what Peggy keeps telling me when I fail to respond to something she has said.  I accuse her of mumbling but she insists that… Continue reading

To Give or Not To Give?

February 2011

by Bob Lupton, February 2011

Should Christians always give money to street people who ask for it?  That’s what Christianity Today recently asked three veteran ministry leaders known for their… Continue reading

Scared by Wealth

January 2011

by Bob Lupton, January 2011

Go to www.globalrichlist.com and plug in your annual income.  You will see where you place among the world’s 6.7 billion people.  I was astounded to see that I… Continue reading

Wonderment

December 2010

by Bob Lupton, December 2010

Wonderment.  That’s what the Christmas season stirs in me.  Indelible childhood pictures of baby Jesus in the manger, choirs of angels appearing to the shepherds, wise-men following a star… Continue reading

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