“One reason that the expression of the love of God is so often limited in Western society is that we do not expect it to change society and people except in a very spiritualized and narrowly defined way. We see… — John M. Perkins Copy Share
“The difference between relocation and gentrification is motive, plain and simple. When we decide to move into an inner-city neighborhood we should always ask ourselves the question, Is this good for my new neighbors? Moving into inner-city neighborhoods for merely selfish reasons with no regard as to how it will affect the community residents will probably eventually do harm to… — John M. Perkins Copy Share
There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view- you have to enter into the pain… — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
The poor need the motivation, the incentives, the skills, the education so they can help themselves. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
We live out our call most fully when we are a community of faith with arms wrapped about a community of pain. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
Justice goes across racial and economic barriers - like the good Samaritan. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
“One reason that the expression of the love of God is so often limited in Western society is that we do not expect it to change society and people except in a very spiritualized and narrowly defined way. We see the gospel as primarily rescuing us from hell and getting us to heaven. We have lost sight of “Thy kingdom… — John M. Perkins Copy Share
Education is not a luxury in modern American society-it is essential for survival. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
“In America, education and quality of life are directly related. Lacking a good education means lacking, among other things, access to the very doorway… — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
Godly leadership is not about attaining recognition or glory; it's about serving others. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
The big deal is we think the power is in us individuallythe power is in us collectively. It is in the church. — John M. Perkins Copy Share Image
