Archive - Jerry Price
Suicide - Causes
“Suicide doesn’t happen suddenly, although it may appear to. The suicidal mind-set builds over a period of time as a progression of negative thoughts take place. more »
By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (1)
Suicide - General
“Suicide is such a waste—a waste of life, of opportunity. This is the element that keeps recurring for those who are left behind: this death did not have to happen. more »
By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006
World Hunger - Canada
“At present, there are over 2600 food banks and related agencies operating in nearly 550 communities across Canada. According to the Canadian Association of Food Banks’ Hunger Count 2004, almost one million Canadians receive emergency food hampers each and every month, a figure which has risen 122% since 1989 (8.5% since 2003). more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - General
- 852 million people across the world are hungry, up from 842 million a year ago.
- Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes—one child every five seconds. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Beginning A Hunger Ministry
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention gives the following suggestions for beginning a hunger ministry:
- Be culturally sensitive.
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - Asia
- An estimated 10% of China’s children under 5 are underweight, 3% suffer from wasting and 17% from stunting. In India, more than 50% are underweight and suffer from severe to moderate stunting; 18% suffer from wasting. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Key Hunger Terms
Hunger—A condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active and healthy lives. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Gambling - Lotteries
Many people dream of winning the lottery, thinking that it will make their life so much easier. But that may not be true, especially if those who win the big bucks continue to live as they have and keep the same attitudes. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
World Hunger - World Hunger Fund
- One hundred percent (100%) of each dollar given is used in a ministry.
- Every project is designed to not only meet physical needs, but also to accelerate, enhance and support evangelistic and church-planting field strategies. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - United States
Did You Know
- One in four people in a soup kitchen line is a child.
- 30% of the families surveyed were forced to choose between buying food and paying for medical care or medicine. more »
By Jerry Price - Sep 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness