Alive Now: Poverty
Alive Now is a devotional magazine that supports the spiritual lives of small groups as well as individuals. The magazine invites readers to enter an ever-deepening relationship with God, helps them reflect on contemporary issues from a faith perspective, and supports them in acting on these issues.
Each issue of this bimonthly, 48-page magazine focuses on a contemporary topic that impacts the faith life. Divided into sections that move readers through exploration and reflection on the theme, the magazine may be used weekly by individuals or members of small groups. The sections contain scripture, prayers, meditations, stories, poetry, reflection aids, photographs, and art. Seasonal material, both theological and liturgical, is appropriate.
May/June 2015 Due 9/1/14
Theme: Poverty
The Bible has a lot to say about God’s heart for the poor. Jesus, quoting Isaiah, declared part of his vocation to be to “preach good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18). The gap between rich and poor continues to widen. So, what is the good news to share with those in poverty in the United States and around the world? What is the responsibility of Christians in regard to poverty? What are practical ways that individuals and churches can really help?