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Liz Seymour Inspires Me

I spent some time with Liz today. Being around her makes me want to be a better person. To be kinder, calmer, stronger, bolder, braver. To be more peaceful, more loving, more aware, more active. To be a better listener, a better advocate, a better friend. To talk less, listen  … > read more

“Preacher/Pastor/Podcaster/Blogger”

Zack Exley: “A new dimension is creeping into the role of religious leadership in America: blogging… … podcasting sermons doesn’t require a change in the way religious leaders lead. They’re just recording the sermons they’re already giving. Blogging, on the other hand, requires a whole new kind of voice. And  … > read more

Today at the Mission

I found another blog about homelessness today: “Today at the Mission: Daily Life in a Homeless Shelter.” An excerpt: “…The Tiny Mom Lady meets me at the kitchen door and tells me that there’s a guy in the dining room who had been convicted of molesting her daughter. I explain  … > read more

We Chat, He Writes: Michael Brown

This afternoon, I met with the engaging, articulate and gifted writer/blogger Michael Brown of View from the Sidewalk. Our conversation covered homelessness, the helping industry and God. One of the things we talked about was the public perception of homelessness and (some) folks’ negative attitudes toward homeless people. Michael wrote  … > read more