Who 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.)…
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…
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