“Several witnesses stood together on the side of Spring Garden Street, all of us wondering the same thing. What happened to cause this guy to do this. It was plainly deliberate. I am not a mind reader, but it seems to me that as he came to a complete stop … > read more
God is using this book to break my heart. And melt it. And re-make it. From stone to flesh. I thought I was reading a story about a rich guy meeting a homeless guy. Instead, God is telling me a story about faith and relationship and tearing down walls and … > read more
I saw this headline today from LA’s Homeless Blog and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: “Faith Matters. Even In Addressing Homelessness.” That’s even in addressing homelessness, no less. Laugh: And as an afterthought, we can involve the Church in helping the poor and homeless. Cry: Has the Church … > read more
Lent is the 40-day period of reflection, prayer and fasting as the global Church prepares to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter. The 40 days represent the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness, following His baptism, being tempted by Satan. Jesus overcame temptation and then began His … > read more
Arloa Sutter on “Who’s to Blame?” for poverty. “… Conservatives tend to blame the individual and his or her family citing personal failure and the lack of appropriate family values. Liberals blame systemic racism, social inequalities and structural evil. We might blame the church for being silent on social issues … > read more
A word of caution: “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 And a word of encouragement: “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” — 2 … > read more
From Suzanne, on mission in India: “… Then it was Sony’s turn…She picked the cd ‘Come and Listen’ that had songs on it from a Dance Fundraiser that we had for my dear friends the Byers before they left for Germany. I turned it on for her and then got … > read more
I received a request to pray specifically for missionaries in another country who are baptizing new believers today. Believers in that country are persecuted (beaten, sometimes killed) for their faith and the missionaries requested that followers of Christ pray for them today. I think of Jesus’ prayer in John 17: … > read more
From Today at the Mission: “… What does the gospel mean in this community? 6 days before Christmas I broke up a fight with a knife, so tell me, what threat does hell hold to teenagers who fight with knives and crowbars? I think about this stuff all the time, … > read more
For everyone on the street: Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare of the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. For he … > read more