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He shouldn’t have to live like this
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No CommentsMy friend in this picture has been homeless for over twenty years. He lived in a small shack in an illegal dumping ground. He didn’t dump the trash, but he did live in it. He tried shelters to no avail. They have crazy rules that... -
Outreach and Relief
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWhat is the connection between blankets, food and the gospel? Our calling is to glorify God by leading homeless people to Christ and stabilizing broken lives as they begin God-honoring lifestyles. So, why do we take blankets and food under bridges? Sometimes the noise of... -
100+ volunteers distribute love
Posted on January 21, 2010 | No CommentsLast Saturday we had over 100 volunteers who joined with one purpose – to share the love of Christ with homeless men and women on the streets of Dallas. We distributed bags with socks, t-shirts, snacks, combs, vitamins, water bottles, and gospel tracts. We had... -
Panhandling
Posted on January 11, 2010 | 4 CommentsI often get asked for money. I often get asked about – getting asked for money. What should we do? Before I begin, we are surrounded by poor people. People have real needs and many people still eat out of trash cans and out of... -
Camping at 26° ?
Posted on December 9, 2009 | 2 CommentsToday was cold. It was in the low twenties and many people camped outside. Why? Because they have the latest REI camping gear and seek to battle the elements? No. Today thousands in Dallas will camp outside in clothes they have scavenged, cardboard they have... -
Thankful for a great outreach!
Posted on November 28, 2009 | 1 CommentFriday night we showed the movie Amazing Grace at the Bridge. It was a great time of entertainment, fellowship, and ministry. The movie tells the story of William Wilberforce who fought to abolish slavery in England. It also tells the story of John Newton, who... -
Life Skill: The Family
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsTonight we discussed the family. (These are notes from our class.) How many of you grew up in broken families? How many of you are part of a broken family now? A family is a strange animal. Place very selfish people into the same box...