Relational Poverty
Posted: September 9, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentI just finished reading Under the Overpass, an account of time spent living on the streets of six US cities by the author, Mike Yankoski, and a colleague. In this he states, “Though we were there for only five months, Sam and I felt this relational poverty strongly. Addressing this relational need is one of the most difficult and essential aspects of caring for those on our streets.” I absolutely agree with this and feel the same longing from our friends experiencing homelessness. They are often SO appreciative when you treat them with respect and compassion – just listening to them and treating them like human beings rather than scourges on society. To see them emerge from their shells and smile is a tremendous blessing.
Strength in Brokenness
Posted: September 4, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentI very often admire the strength that I see in our friends experiencing homelessness. While they may be broken in many ways (aren’t we all, if we are willing to admit it), they also contain much resilience and drive to survive. If society could find a way to harness that and help build them back up, I know we would see amazing results.
Equipping the Called
Posted: September 4, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment“The pages of history, they tell me it’s true. That it’s never the perfect, but always the ones with the scars that You use…” Matthew West
A Good Harvest
Posted: August 15, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentWe like to do our best to plant seeds of greatness in our friends, especially since Society so often tears them down…
Perspective
Posted: August 15, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentThis is a message for everyone when they are in a difficult period. I like for my friends to know that WHERE they are (camp, shelter, etc) is not a measure of WHO they are
A Greater Level of Empathy
Posted: August 5, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
As noted in the last post, we all have scars. But instead of focusing on the negatives of past (or current) pain, we need to realize that God uses our imperfections and brokenness to give us a greater connection to others who are suffering.
Faces Of The Homeless 
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