What does the grace of God Look like?

What does the grace of God Look like?

That was the question that he asked me while his nose bleed freely from the punch that he had just received. For the first time since we had started to help with feeding those of our friends that live on the outside, I had seen some one throw a punch. At first glance...
The Face of Grace

The Face of Grace

Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become what he can and should be. ~ Goethe He came up to the table walking slowly and carefully, head bowed, face sun burnt, in clothes that hung loosely around his...
Deaf to the concert of life?

Deaf to the concert of life?

In my reading this morning I came across this parable: A deaf man buys a ticket to a world famous concert pianists.  The concert includes an orchestra and all it’s glorious pieces.  In finding his seat he decides he wants to be in the middle of the orchestra. ...
Can I Pray for You?

Can I Pray for You?

Sunday at the park we heard another story that illustrates how the conditions in our country are effecting those trying to survive on the streets of our cities and towns. The man told us his story about how his family, who is currently living out of a van, was...
What We Sow ….

What We Sow ….

Often I see well meaning people struggling.  They wonder why there is conflict in their life.  Daily I see where if people would just get back to the basics of their faith, life would be so much easier.  Why struggle with this person or that person?  Why talk bad...