I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Something to Eat

In Matthew 25, Jesus shares a parable in which he says, “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,…

The Social Justice Gospel

Over the last several years, Youthfront has made a substantial effort to encourage young people to include cooperation with God’s mission in the world as a significant part of their Christian formation.  We believe that working to bring restoration and…

Pack Friday 2013 Makes the News

A week ago, Youthfront invited families around Kansas City to “Pack Friday,” a response to the recent typhoon in the Philippines.  Over 200 people participated in the afternoon event, and together they packaged over 20,500 meals.  A local TV station…

Environment Matters Pt. 2 (by Kurt Rietema)

           Last time we ended with a question: Should we let the poor off the hook for their bad decisions simply because of their past?  Do we allow them to continue to play the helpless victims because…

Environment Matters (by Kurt Rietema)

  “But they’re lazy!  Why should we hide that from people if it’s true!”  The frustration and the clash of cultures was boiling to a frothy head.  One of our summer staffers had reached the end of her rope with…

I am a Recovering Ideologue

I Am A Recovering Ideologue Ideology: a set of beliefs, especially religious, philosophical or political beliefs on which people, parties or countries base their actions. Ideologue: a person who zealously advocates an ideology with an uncompromising and dogmatic manner. Ideologues…