The stranger who entered the church was young and new to the community, struggling with her faith, with her identity and facing serious problems. She tentatively took her place in the back of the sanctuary as the service began. There was a time where prayers were spoken aloud by anyone. Read more…
Earlier, I wrote about a missed opportunity to help a mother buy $7.43 worth of baby food. I blew it but learned valuable lesson. However, helping someone in poverty isn’t easy. There are many strategies to consider: Financial, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Physical Health, Support Systems, Relationships/Role Models, Knowledge of Hidden Read more…
Recently, I wrote about a missed opportunity to help a mother buy $7.43 worth of baby food. I blew it and I have learned so many valuable lessons from my mistake. But getting involved with helping people in poverty is not easy. “Bridges Out of Poverty” defines poverty as being Read more…
Last week, I described a missed opportunity to help a mother attempting to buy $7.43 worth of baby food in a grocery store. There are no acceptable excuses. I messed up. $7.43 serves as an ongoing reminder to be more vigilant for opportunities to help someone in need. “Thank you Read more…
The following true story more than any other reminds me to be alert for opportunities God continually gives to help others in need. I blew it. I missed a valuable opportunity and learned a critical lesson. Over the next few weeks, I hope to share some of those lessons learned Read more…
“If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 Every month, Park View Community Mission quietly provides two weeks’ worth of food for over 700 families. They have become one of the largest food giveaway programs in our city. Every Wednesday night Park View provides Read more…