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.

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

What Can I Count on God For?

November 2010

by Bob Lupton, November 2010

My Whizzer motor bike wouldn’t start.  Could be flooded or something worse.  I cranked and cranked until I was nearly worn out but nothing.  Not even a sputter.  Maybe… Continue reading

Franchising the Kingdom

October 2010

by Bob Lupton, October 2010

Franchising is a rather ingenious concept.  Take a restaurant that has built a reputation for the best chicken sandwich in town.  A flood of business motivates the owner to… Continue reading

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