Homeless and Us – Survivors Together
Buck (not his real name) and I are engaged in a conversation. It’s about the government. It’s getting heated, not because we disagree but because the subject gets him riled…
Read moreThis Is Not Fair
My app tells me we’re in for thunderstorms. It’s mid-60s now, but it’ll be 34 degrees by morning. I’ll have to crank up my electric blanket tonight. I don’t like…
Read moreDo You Have a Word—And An Audience?
I check the pockets before I put my shorts in the washing machine. I pull out a business card. Oh yeah. Pastor Xavier gave it to me on a Saturday…
Read moreWho will be your divine encounter?
DQ was sitting at the table with Violet, one of my long-time friends. DQ looked young, maybe early 20s. He was new to me. I wanted to know his story.…
Read moreAsk one more question
“Before you go, can I ask one more question?” I was hoping Gary wouldn’t mind. Even though we’d only met an hour earlier, he’d already shared so much personal information…
Read moreWhen to break the rules
Some people have the gift. Some don’t. Fran does. She runs Manna House, a food distribution center. (Well, she and God—she gives God all the credit so God gets all the glory.)…
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