Monthly Archives: June 2009
Blessed – Part 1
“God is so good and has blessed us so much!” Thus ended the email from a jubilant mother, who was bringing me up to date on her baby’s heart condition – the surgery, the recovery, the near perfect healing and … Continue reading
Hobophobia
Hobophobia – An irrational fear of poor people, especially poor people who do not live in houses. We don’t like to admit it, but most of us are hobophobic. If they are not cleaning our office or house or waiting … Continue reading
Updated List for 4th of July
Around here, things are getting busy as we gear up for the Picnic in the Park, our annual Fourth of July celebration with our friends who hang out in the park – many of whom do not have homes or … Continue reading
Banksy and Humanity and The Gospel
Do you know Banksy? He is, depending on who you talk to, either a vandal, a prophet, an artist or a criminal. I love his work – he does such a great job of pointing to the hypocrisy in our … Continue reading
Homeless Movie To See
I get asked a lot what is like for people who are homeless. It is difficult to describe what it is to be “homeless”. Recently I watched a movie that displays it really well. The movie is Where God Left … Continue reading
