ArchivesTag : poverty
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 [...]
The Things That Make Her Cry
I’ve always believed that the things that make us angry, make us laugh or make us cry say a lot about our character.
This is our youngest daughter, Sara Ann. Injustice makes her angry. Puppies, small children and her mom’s senior moments make her laugh. Poverty and homelessness make her cry.
She gave this talk — and [...]
Memphis Connect: Shane Claiborne Inspires and Encourages
Shane Claiborne doesn’t look — or live — like an average preacher. This author, Christian activist and sought-after speaker wears no tie, not even a blazer and jeans, but casual, comfortable clothes and has dreadlocks that hang past his shoulders. Raised in east Tennessee, he now lives and serves among the homeless in inner-city Philadelphia [...]
Full StoryI 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 [...]
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