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Some Days, Hope is Hard
Hope.
Sometimes, I feel my biggest job out here is that of a cheerleader. I encourage, lift up and praise people who make baby steps toward recovering their lives. I listen and empathize with those who need a friend to talk to. I urge the church to move toward action and get off their pews and [...]
Our New Friends
Note: Guest post by Chad Miller
Almost year ago Suzanne and I began visiting people in downtown Raleigh. We never knew all that God would do through our lives. We have made a lot of new friends and met some people who really need substantial help. I always had a struggle of being [...]
Follow Love Wins On Twitter
As I mentioned yesterday, I don’t have a lot of time to do serious blog posts. I wish I did, but I just don’t. However, I do grab quite a bit of internet time, but usually in short snatches. With that in mind, I created an account for Love Wins on Twitter.
Twitter is a way [...]
There is More to Homelessness Than Your Address
One thing you learn quickly is that not all the homeless are sinners, nor are all the sheltered saints, although we sheltered types like to think that is the case.
I recently read a great essay by Steve Bouma-Prediger and Brian Walsh titled There’s No Place Like Home. In it, they look at a homeless man [...]
Thoughts on the Homeless and Following Jesus
Note: This post was written after I read this post and this one, and particularly the comments. A friend pointed them out to me and asked my thoughts. Since I wrote this after reading those two posts, perhaps the post would make more sense after you read them as well. Go ahead and read [...]