When our StreetWatch team goes to bridges, camps and corners to do outreach with homeless people, God goes with us. And today, He really blessed us. Our newest team member, Kirstin, wrote about it on her blog: “…So instead of doing laundry, I spent the morning putting together hygiene bags … > read more
One of the most disturbing effects of the US recession is the increasingly public and brazen contempt for the poor shown by many who begrudge them any form of government assistance. The disrespect, derision and condescension for the poor that is so often displayed during political discussions is being justified … > read more
From a commenter: Hello: My name is David. I am 69 years old ( I have a hip replacement) and I can’t do very much! I attend Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif. I hope you will read this e-mail. I thought it might be of some interest to you. … > read more
I’ve been studying what the Bible has to say about caring for the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the hurting. I came across a really thought-provoking article on the internet: …Sometimes Christians, in their eagerness to be compassionate and Christ-like, fail to recognize that God put limitations on this … > read more
Yesterday, I got a call about a homeless man in Greensboro who was sleeping in a barn. There was no room at the shelters for him. And the owner of the barn wanted him gone. I had no answers for the caller. I prayed for God to make a way … > read more
From an instant message conversation with my best friend and ministry partner, Audrie Keen, thinking about yesterday when we were at the Salvation Army store, loading the truck for NightWatch, street outreach to the homeless: Here’s a good moment: Yesterday when I left the Army, my hands were filthy. Like … > read more
From the News & Record, 01/15/2009: Kenneth Brown keeps the small, red book in his small, cluttered office at the Salvation Army Family Store. He and Nicole “Nikky” Slaughter, his assistant manager, use it to record the names of any new student who comes in for community service after getting … > read more
I’ve visited the women’s winter emergency shelter at Grace Community Church the past two nights, and it’s a peaceful and happy place to be. I already knew most of the homeless women who are staying there, but it’s so cool to get to hang out with them at night like … > read more
I saw one of our homeless lady friends at breakfast this morning. She sleeps outside. I noticed right away that she looked really peaceful and beautiful this morning. She struggles with addiction, and that battle is usually evident in her appearance. But not today. I went to hug her and … > read more
I’m on the phone with one of my formerly homeless friends. He was out canning and dumpster diving this morning and he found a really nice blanket and a hooded sweatshirt. He gave it to a homeless guy who sleeps outside. (Like he used to.) A soda truck driver saw … > read more