When the City of Greensboro foreclosed on St. James II in 2005, Sarah Graham of Christian Counseling and Wellness Group made it clear that she believed there were powerful people in the city who had another agenda for that property. In a June 2004 letter to the City, Sarah said: … > read more
“My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I … > read more
From churchunderthebridge.org: “In 1992, a Christian couple from Waco and a Baylor student spent some time getting to know several of the homeless men sleeping under the Interstate 35 bridge. Over the next few months, the men accepted the invitation to meet for Bible study on Sunday mornings at the … > read more
Today, the Bush administration announced $1.4 billion in funding for local homeless programs. North Carolina will receive $18.5 million. Homeless service providers in the Triad were awarded $1.28 million, which is slightly more than 2005, but less than 2004. Details on local HUD awards for the past three years: Continuum … > read more
“The days are numbered for all rescue missions, the paradigm of christian service has changed a lot over the past 50 years, it’s the dawning of a new age, a better age, where christians actually get involved in the lives of others, instead of just writing a check to someone … > read more
Chip wrote a post about sin today: “Christspeak Word of the Day.” He says: “Sin is how man relates to God. Sin is rebellion against God… What is sinful? It is not open to interpretation, as some would have you believe. Sin is revealed by the law of God.” “Sin” … > read more
In “A Little More On Haggard,” Lex writes: “Jesus warned his followers they would be cursed and reviled for his sake, but that was in a time and place where his teachings were subversive and were viewed as threatening on any number of levels. If, however, you live in a … > read more
Beth at Greensboring wrote a recent post about her encounter with a homeless panhandler on High Point Road. She wasn’t sure how to handle the situation, but she chose to buy the man breakfast. Great choice, and the one that I most often encourage people to do. If someone tells … > read more
Night Watch, 08/25/06 :: Friends who’ve lived outside for many years will soon move into a home of their own. She got a permanent job. He’s getting help for chronic health problems. They’ve both been sober for months. They’ll continue to help the many other homeless folks they’re already watching … > read more