I'm a contradiction.  I realize that.  I mean this post follows Friday Cool Snacks where it's nothing but an all-you-can-eat buffet of materialism.  Having said that, I do believe that the heart of Jesus is for the poor and downtrodden.  Having been in "ministry" for over decade where reaching the lost wasn't on the radar or barely a blip, I tend to filter most of what I see in church life through that grid.  And, I can admit, I sometimes swing the opposite direction and have little use for the "country club" mentalities found in a lot of our Western churches.  So, what is this post about and where is all of this self-evaluating introspection leading?  I don't know but I did come across an incredible organization I'm going to connect with and put on the map for you.

Sometimes I wonder where all this buzz about "social justice" is headed.  As mentioned, I believe Jesus' heart is for the poor, orphans, widows, and children but I think we fall short sometimes in simply stopping at meeting the physical need.  It can't just be about us "doing good" for the sake of doing good.  That only meets part of the need.

Well, NeverThirst looks like the kind of organization that gets it.  Located here in Birmingham (thus the reason I'm going to connect), these guys are serious about providing water and meeting the deeper inner need as well.  I'm also impressed by their promise that 100% of donations go to real people in real places with real needs.  No "administrative" costs are taken out of donations.  Be sure to check them out and be a part.

Neverthirst - Sudan 2008 from Neverthirst on Vimeo.

via @joelhwilliams