It’s YouTubesday again, which means will look at some videos. I’ve put five videos on the player below, all related to finances and the church. Here’s a quick rundown of what you have to watch below.
- Nooma – RICH 01:29
To most people in the world, what we have would be more than enough. Maybe what we have is enough. - Eight Dollar Hot Dog 04:25
Are God’s children caring for one another? Pastor and author Chris Seay discusses the tension between eight dollar hot dogs and children dying every fifteen seconds because they lack access to clean water. Are God’s children caring for one another? [h.t. joe and people] - THINK OF ME 04:04
A movie that was presented by Franis Chan and his church Cornerstone. This is the reason they decided against a multi-million dollar church building to instead build an out-door amphitheater for church. The rest of the money was given to help feed the poor around the world. UNBELIEVABLE! [h.t. shlog and Jesusland] - The African Dream: Ending Extreme Poverty 06:54
This 7-minute short serves to promote awareness on Poverty in Africa – an issue of extreme importance that does not receive the mu This 7-minute short serves to promote awareness on Poverty in Africa – an issue of extreme importance that does not receive the much needed attention it deserves. - Consumerism! The Musical 05:01
A satire and celebration of the culture we live in.
I like the collection, dude. Keep up the good work.
Man, don’t you love Chan and Cornerstone? I don’t know that much about them yet, but I’m really liking what I’m seeing.
And by the way, I will get back to you about your last blog.
Reducing consumption is a great idea. But how does my not buying an $8 hot dog help bring clean water, or food, to people who need it? Unless the reduction in consumption is coupled with an astronomical increase in giving money to agencies that can deliver the necessities, it is pointless.
@Kathy-
Great comment Kathy. I do think that it can make a difference. With all the organizations out there and technology, you can take your $8 go home and immediately donate through online sites to meet those needs directly.
Why is it pointless though?
I think that it is dangerous to begin down the road of referring to the evaluation of our actions as “pointless.” We then begin the process of justification, and that leads to apathy, and then we are crippled by our lifestyle and are unable to help and give. Gandhi said, “Be the change that you want to see in the world.”