Less Welfare, More Charity
Published on 8-23-14 Excerpted from the CATO Institute (www.cato.org). Written by Michael D. Tanner – Originally Published on www.nationalreview.com, August 20, 2014 In 1985, wealthy…
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PSA Radio Spots – 2014
These PSAs, produced for Watered Gardens, will be running on various radio stations in the Joplin, MO area beginning in February 2014. Happiness Bonding To…
Where Empowerment Begins
James Whitford, Executive Director Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission – Published in The Joplin Globe, April 30, 2014 I recall a trip to Grand…
Beyond Charity – The Call to Christian Community Development
by John Perkins, 1993 A brief summary with excerpts by James Whitford In Beyond Charity, Dr. John Perkins calls for the church to exercise…
From Comfort Zone to True Charity Zones
We all know there’s a problem, but what’s the solution? Opening Remarks from James Whitford, Watered Gardens Executive Director Sometimes in our work, we can…
PSA Radio Spots
These PSAs, produced for Watered Gardens, will be running on various radio stations in the Joplin, MO area beginning in December 2013. Charity Right Social…
Review: The Tragedy of American Compassion by Marvin Olasky
A review by James Whitford Marvin Olasky’s Tragedy of American Compassion is an in depth review of the history of American charity and its…
Toxic Charity vs. Effective Compassion
Aug 29, 2013 James Whitford, Watered Gardens Executive Director, led a discussion on compassion in America, and how a proper view of Compassion should include…
Redefining Poverty
James Whitford, Executive Director Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission – Published in The Joplin Globe, June 19, 2013 I remember meeting a man on…
Why work?
James Whitford, Executive Director Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission Last week a couple of nice police officers approached me at the rescue mission to…
