Editor's journey by Hal Donaldson: Why are there hungry people?

Before you write the check
Simple but critical questions you should ask before giving your money to a charity or ministry.
BY RANDY HURST

Fourteen steps to organizing a food pantry
Practical steps for starting a food pantry in your church or community.
BY BARBARA MILLS LASSOND

Touched by God by Chris Maxwell: The Big J and the Big G

My Turn by Michael Jackson: The man under the bridge

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Also in this issue

Faces of hunger
The faces of the hungry silently cry out for help, while those in poverty continue to live and die quietly. Will the church heed God’s call to meet their needs?
BY RANDY HURST AND HAL DONALDSON

One frosty night
A toddler with a captivating grin embodies homelessness, hunger and hope for a volunteer at a church shelter.
BY CAROL KEHLMEIER