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Crisis + Government Aid = BIGGER Crisis 

Debbie Vanderboom and Kim Miller of America's Women

There’s another quote that adds light to this same basic point: “There is a way which seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death.” (Prov 14:12) 


Look around and we see plenty of crises—homelessness, drug abuse, failing schools, etc. They never get solved, and often spiral into bigger crises--especially when money and bureaucrats get thrown onto them. Often the reason we get caught in the deadly—and costly—effects of big government, is because well-meaning people (and yes, those who gain politically or financially) are not addressing the true causes to get real solutions.  


Bureaucrats far away from the problem, using other people’s money (taxes) have a vested interest in keeping the problem going, along with their money and jobs. A better way to solve human crises is to involve local people who care and have a personal or community vested interest, using LOCAL resources and a community of families, churches and charities. Plus, it honors the precious human identity of those suffering—the only way to bring true healing. 

This is the topic of our April SALT Curriculum episode. SALT stands for Strategically Advancing Love & Truth because our human struggles need BOTH Love AND Truth, strategically applied. (Find out more about how to join or start a SALT group!) 

Check out this short clip of the SALT Video: “Godly Identity vs. Crisis & Aid” 


  

Here’s a recent example where schools ranked 49th in the U.S. shot up to 9th using this formula: LESS spending + More Common Sense = Success. It’s called “The Mississippi Miracle” …  


Better Education Does NOT Require MORE Money—just common sense. 

Mississippi has reduced spending to between $10-$13k per pupil (as opposed to $21k+ in ‘blue’, big government states), and scores have risen from 49th to 9th in the nation in 13 years. They did this by switching to a pre-1990s phonics curriculum instead of flooding a bad system with more money.  


We need to see the patterns. Impersonal, government-led ‘solutions’ don’t work. They don’t address the real causes of human suffering, and those they’re trying to “help” are often seen as statistics rather than people with God-given worth. This means WE the People need to step in and give real help to those in our own community.  


What concerns do YOU care most about helping people solve so they can thrive?— foster care, struggling families, homelessness, education, addiction, children’s innocence, … ? There are so many people who need you, and even a small amount of time, talent or treasure can go a long way. You’ll meet some great people by getting involved, as well! Email us and we can help connect you to excellent services near you. 

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