Jesus was a man of peace. He did not come to a world absent of war. Rather, he came to create a community that slowly created a world where war is unnecessary, where everyone’s needs are met and the greedy are punished. Jesus offered his true followers– those obedient to...

Life is free. Our mothers and fathers gave it to us, freely offering their joy and pain. Air is free. We breathe in and out our basic life sustaining force without a bill. Love is free. If someone’s care and devotion is a tit-for-tat we might call it “desire” or...

Jesus wants you. He doesn’t want to simply own you, to retain you as a possession he would keep on a shelf. He wants to transform you to be a vessel for his love, love that you will pour out on others in need. Will you listen to his call?...

Based on a true story. Names have been changed. Tremaine was the nicest guy you’d ever meet. He was always gentle, always generous, always kind. No one could say a word against him. Occasionally he would sleep behind the courthouse, and when the police saw him there, they tried to...

On a given winter night in 2013, the point in time survey found that there are 610,000 homeless people in the United States, sleeping on the street, vehicles or temporary shelters. Throughout any given year, there are approximately 3.5 million people who become homeless in the United States, which is...

It is better for housed neighbors to be comfortable, than a street person to survive. It is better for someone to live on the street than in a garage. It is better for someone to go hungry than to eat non-inspected food. It is better for someone to die of...

(as expressed by Hebrew Prophets) Stealing from the poor (Isaiah 1:17, 23; Jeremiah 5:28) Like a city...

A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination. The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep. The rich man is wise...

So, I’ve been having some bad days. I’ve been resting, which is good, but it hurts. I’ve had cramps, headaches, diarrhea, deeper depression, and a growing sense of failure. Most of this is because of adrenaline withdrawal, which often hits people who overwork and then stop suddenly. I know that...