http://www.ourcalling.org Individuals who serve the homeless because someone must Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:32:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes I really miss the Day Resource Center. I miss the days when we could volunteer and serve - as much as we wanted. We could bring our families and our children could spend time with our homeless friends and be involved in service. We could gather as long as we wanted ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/11/02/i-miss-the-drc/ Today I had the privilege of visiting an apartment complex in South East Dallas. For some it would be just another complex, but for a small group of individuals it is the beginning of a new life. Imagine a life full of despair, depression, drugs - and a child. Single moms ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/10/10/an-apartment-is-a-whole-new-life/ I received a call earlier in the week. I was told that no one at the bridge could take a shower because they were out of soap and towels. Calls kept coming into my voicemail about it. My first response was to call the administration at the bridge and see ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/08/02/god-provides/ Sorry guys, this took me entirely way too long. David - Problems at work with relationships. Armando - Still dizzy, hard to stand in heat, and questions as to whether God really exists. Random requests - Lots of people are being robbed. That drug dealers stay out of the shelter. That the dealers ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/07/18/prayer-requests-from-20-june-2008/ Today I was "cleaning out" my address book. I often do this to remove old numbers from friends who have moved or people I don't remember. (not to be rude - but I can't remember everyone). It was a sad discovery to see that I still had the phone number ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/07/03/prayer-requests-for-627/ Here are the prayer requests from Friday: Irving - He would like to be prayed for, encouragement to read his Bible and do a better job at walking "The Walk". Mark - His mom fell and hurt her knee, prayer for her in her adjustment in getting older and pray for Mark and his ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/06/16/prayer-requests-071308/ Armando is a dear friend. He was asleep when he was awoken by someone beating him to death. Someone wailed on his head with a baseball bat sized stick. After the assailant couldn't find money or drugs - he continued to beat him until he didn't move anymore. Armando laid ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/06/10/is-the-love-of-god-in-you/ Wow I dont think I can express how much the Homeless and the Homeless Ministry needs your prayers at this time. I have been to the new center twice and I know I still dont understand all the complexities that are at work at this time. All I can say ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/06/05/prayer-requests-30-may-2008/ Last Friday we showed up at the new location. I have to be honest - I was nervous. We have been doing our thing for so many years - and change can be very difficult. But we were pleasantly surprised to find the staff very welcoming. Change is not bad. ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/05/30/we-took-our-first-steps-at-the-bridge/ First of all I'm so sorry for not having posted these sooner. Here are the prayer requests though from two Fridays ago. - That ultimately God would be glorified at the Bridge. -Billy His friend past away, also for Melvin 'Pops' he has diabetes and trouble with his heart. Then that God ... http://www.ourcalling.org/2008/05/30/prayer-requests-51608/