The Book I’m Reading
I have started reading a book that someone lent to me here and I think it is worth mentioning. It is called ‘When Helping Hurts’ by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. I am not through it all the way, so this isn’t going to be a full review (yet), but what I have read, I would recommend heartily. It is more than an instruction manual on poverty alleviation, but also an attempt at sharing the heart of Christ and a Biblical view of what poverty is, how we should move forward in alleviating it and what has to be dealt with personally before helping others. So if you have the chance, please check it out. I feel it is worthwhile for audiences whether they are in America or Africa. Also, the structure of the book is perfect for small groups, containing questions at the start and end of each chapter. If you happen to read it, please write us because I would love to hear your thoughts.
Nate
