ArchivesTag : compassion
Memphis Connect: Beyond the Four Walls
I just posted this on Memphis Connect:
If you were asked to write your eulogy, how would it read?
For Kelli and Dr. Joe Carson, members of The Life Church of Memphis, that question launched a journey that led them from a comfortable suburban life to ministry in neighborhoods that people who look like them generally avoid.
The [...]
I Was Wrong
What are homeless people like?
Though it’s not easy to admit, I harbored some preconceived notions:
Dangerous. Violent. Unintelligent. Uncaring. Lazy. Scary.
Until a few weeks ago. Until Manna House.
My first experience humbled and overwhelmed me. With regret for the assumptions I have made. Shame for my complacency. Anger at my own indifference while I lead a comfortable [...]
Is it a Donut or is it Manna?
Today someone offered me a piece of a chocolate donut … and it made me cry.
I spent this morning at Manna House in midtown Memphis, which offers hospitality, showers, change of clothes, coffee and rest to area homeless persons. After we served coffee, provided showers and dispensed basic toiletries, socks and clean clothes, we spent [...]
Would You Give Up a Pizza for a Child?
This is Geremy. He’ll be eight years old on August 1. He lives in Nicaragua with his stepfather and mother. He makes beds and runs errands for his family, which includes three other children. He likes to play with cars, enjoys ball games and bicycling.
For some time we’ve been hearing about Compassion International, a Christian [...]
Blog Action Day: Poverty
Isn’t it funny that I recently posted about iPhone applications? And now I’m talking about poverty. What does that say about me? Hypocritical? Selfish? Or just overwhelmed and feeling helpless?
If I’m honest, I’d say it’s a combination of all of the above. Compared to others in our community, we live a modest life; our house [...]
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