James Whitford: Could government welfare be undermining compassion?
I love our fight for civil society. It’s not just Joplin. Communities throughout the Midwest fight to retain hospitality and restore neighborliness while volunteers care…
Category: Policy Analysis
Why Private funding?
by James Whitford Our Founding Fathers said so. The debate as to whether helping those in need should be a matter of public or private…
Freedom to escape from welfare dependency
By James Whitford, published in the Joplin Globe on July 6th, 2018 In the afterglow of this past week’s Fourth of July celebrations, I remain…
It’s our Christian duty to support work
By James Whitford, published by the Hill on July 1st, 2018 After nearly two decades of service to our neighbors in need, I’ve learned an…
Biblical Principles Pay Off
By James Whitford, published in the Christian Post on June 2, 2018 At Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission, I’ve met many men and women who’ve…
The Charitable Community
By Marvin Olasky, published by World News Group on April 24th, 2018 James Whitford received a doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, then moved…
Crowding Out Compassion
By James Whitford, published on www.heritage.org, July 2017 Jon stepped into my office with a confident stride that fits his tall, lanky, middle-aged frame. Men his…
Charity Is No Part of the Government
By James Whitford, published in the Joplin Globe on April 30, 2017 I was in a meeting with some people who work for a…
Poverty Demands more than Means-Tested Welfare
By James Whitford, published in the Joplin Globe on October 23, 2016. Early one morning, I took a seat on the steps of our mission…
Producers Really Are Happier Than Consumers
By James Whitford published in the Joplin Globe March 27, 2016 Recently, after hearing me share that the working poor are happier than the welfare…
