Spiritual Poverty

Prosperity. It's one of the most dividing words in the church. Some pastors use it to tell their congregations that God will make them all rich, rich, rich! Others spurn the word and insist that true Christlikeness is found in forsaking all worldly riches and possessions. The truth is, both are right - and both are wrong. With refreshing honesty, humor, and keen insight, best-selling author and pastor Kris Vallotton mines the Scriptures in an eye-opening study of what the Bible really says about money, poverty, riches, and wealth.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What might that have meant to His first audience on that day? They certainly had a different definition of what it meant to be poor, compared to ourselves. Once we understand what they would have thought about financial poverty, we'll be in a good place to think about its parallel: spiritual poverty. This encouraging message of Gospel invitation will be a help to your own spirit.

What if true wealth had nothing to do with money? This inspiring and thought-provoking book offers a profound exploration of poverty, wealth, human dignity, and the values that truly elevate a person. More than a critique of modern economics or a motivational guide, The Wealth of Being is a call to awaken your soul, reclaim your personal power, and build a life rooted in wisdom, character, and purpose. Through a powerful collection of universal reflections, timeless quotes, and original insights from thinkers like Jaime Bedoya Martínez and José Colombia, this book challenges conventional ...

In this Very Short Introduction, Philip N. Jefferson explores how the answers to these questions lie in the social, political, economic, educational, and technological processes that impact all of us throughout our lives. The degree of vulnerability is all that differentiates us. He shows how a person's level of vulnerability to adverse changes in their life is very much dependent on the circumstances of their birth, including where their family lived, whether it was peacetime or wartime, whether they had access to clean water, and whether they are male or female.

We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth doesn't seem to be doing us much good. Yet, when we try to help poor people at home or abroad, our implicit assumption is that the goal is to help them to become like us.

It took answering God's call on his life, a call that hurtled him out of his presidential corner office at Lenox-America's finest tableware company-to this humble corner of Uganda. This is a story of how a corporate CEO faced his own struggle to obey God whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.

DO YOU WORK LIKE AN ELAPHANT BUT REAP LIKE AN ANT? ARE YOU NOT ENJOYING FINANCIAL FREEDOM? ARE YOU IN DEEP FINANCIAL DEBTS? ARE YOU LIVING IN PORVERTY? ARE YOU JUST BARELY MAKING IT? ARE YOU NOT OVERFLOWING WITH WEALTH AND RICHES? IS THERE A GENERATIONAL CURSE OF PORVERTY OR DEBT IN YOU FAMILY? If you tired of quoting scriptures and need money to do what God has called you to do, then this is your season. The wealth of the wicket is laid up for the just. It’s time for the just to collect it in Jesus name. We have entered a season of supernatural wealth transfer and the Church of Jesus ...

You’ve been under attack—and you didn’t even know it. The battles over your finances weren’t random. They were strategic. Designed to keep you stuck in survival, too distracted to step into your calling. But here’s the truth the enemy never wanted you to hear: You are called to provision, not pressure. You are called to impact, not exhaustion. You are called to overflow, not just barely getting by. In The War Over Wealth, Joe Wood pulls back the curtain on the invisible war happening in the realm of your finances—and gives you the spiritual weapons you need to fight back. ...

Hi Beloveds, the Lord bless you for picking this powerful prophetic book, I am excited to share with you what is about to happen in your life in this season of 2018 according to the word of the Lord. ‘SUPERNATURAL' THE BUZZWORD I want to share with you before we proceed a word that was given to me regarding supernatural living and I felt strongly in my spirit that the word supernatural is going to be a buzzword in this season that we are entering as the Church of Jesus Christ. We must begin to be tuned and prepared spiritually to live a supernaturally natural lifestyle now in these last ...

Are you stuck in a cycle of putting things off, only to find that delay leads to missed opportunities, regret, and feelings of spiritual unrest? Delay to Decay is more than a book about time management—it’s a transformative journey into understanding the profound spiritual impact of procrastination.

It is 1998, and Richard Stearns’s heart is breaking as he sits in a mud hut and listens to the story of an orphaned child in Rakai, Uganda. His journey to this place took more than a long flight from the United States to Africa. It took answering God’s call on his life, a call that hurtled him out of his corner office at Lenox - America’s finest tableware company - to this humble corner of Uganda. This is a story of how a corporate CEO faced his struggle to obey God, whatever the cost, and his passionate call for Christians to change the world by actively living out their faith.

We all want to know, "How can I help without hurting in this specific situation?" But there’s no one answer, and there’s definitely no shortcuts, but there are key principles—or ministry design principles. Think of these like the rules an improvising actor learns—the principles are crucial, but the actor must decide how to put them into practice based on the complexities of the situation. This book contains 20 ministry design principles. They’re in no way perfect, but they represent the very best ideas we have for how to do effective poverty alleviation in the kingdom of God.

Too many Christians have become beggers, the Bible says we shall lend to many nations and borrow from none. Miracles are all around us and we are the custodians of the supernatural power of God. We have to see ourselves the way God sees us. Miracle prayers are there to release what is yours in these case riches. Jesus became poor so that we might be made rich. There is nothing in the Word of God that says we supposed to be poor. There has been a lot of prosperity gospel as we call it in these last days and unfortunately, people have been abused and lied to concerning money. Pray these ...

The problem is bigger than a lack of resources, wealth, or education. You can make a meaningful difference once you understand the missing piece you can offer. From rural Nicaraguan towns to large American cities, business and church leader James Belt is transforming impoverished communities through practical opportunities for growth and the spiritual hope found in Jesus. Full of inspiration and actionable steps for every Christian who wants their own contributions to make a significant difference, this guide will help you create “all-in” hope that can change lives and end poverty.

Every Day Is a Payday in the Kingdom of God is guaranteed to change the way you think about Godly wealth. It will teach you to give money its legitimate place in your life; owning it rather than being owned by it. Following the principles and steps outlined in this book will provide focus to your pursuit of wealth and balance to your life. I challenge you to faithfully apply everything it teaches and watch God work miracles in your life!

2 in 1 pack, best read together for total understanding of stewardship and giving and deliverance from debts.

The Cyrenian Way: Spiritual Poverty & the Art of Accompaniment is a call to all Catholic Christians throughout the world, as well as to all people of faith to acknowledge their spiritual poverty as the greatest treasure that one could ever possess.

Once upon a time, a nice mainstream suburban congregation paid some consultants to evaluate their worship. When the experts reported on the church's spiritual poverty, the people were insulted. But the guy who chaired the Adult Education and Spiritual Formation committee went home deeply concerned. And over the next few weeks he wrote this booklet. What follows is a series of meditations for intelligent, professional Christians who are active in their church but are missing the most important thing.

In Escaping Poverty’s Curse: Hidden Biblical Keys Before It’s Too Late, Alvaro Roberson takes you on a transformative journey that blends spiritual wisdom with real-world experiences. This is not just another self-help book—it’s a roadmap grounded in biblical principles that can renew your mindset, reshape your habits, and realign your heart with God’s will. Discover how obedience unlocks favor, how wisdom in stewardship can multiply blessings, and how the power of faith and action can rewrite your story.

Christianity is the faith of the poor. As Christians, we worship the Lord Jesus Christ, who “though he was rich, yet for your sake became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich” (2 Cor 8:9). How do we discern the best responses to poverty? How should we as ministers, church leaders, and businesspeople engage in our communities? Sometimes it seems that we in the modern American church stand on opposite sides of an impassible gulf as we talk about poverty and justice.