When 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.)…
Read moreAvoid these 5 mistakes for hometown missions
Ministering to the needs in our own communities can be just as fulfilling as traveling to foreign countries to do mission work. But only if we let go of some…
Read moreThis homeless man believes. Can you believe, too?
Now his eyes are really lighting up. Lunch is almost over, served by beautiful Methodists who volunteer for this rotation spot in November every year. The line is tapering off,…
Read moreWho are you avoiding?
It’s raining, so we stay inside. We wait for others to trickle into Manna House on the first Saturday morning of each month for Outdoor Church. Walter’s feet hurt. He…
Read moreStay hungry
I am already getting hungry. This Wednesday afternoon isn’t working out like it normally does. Usually after we volunteer a few hours, Kay and I go to Zaxby’s for chicken.…
Read moreA year from homeless
It’s been almost a year now. We’d known the couple for several years. We used to eat breakfast with them on Saturdays now and again. Outside under the bridge. It…
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