I have been thinking a little recently about the church’s response to homelessness. Inevitably a couple of “pretty clear” passages come up when discussing this topic. One is Matthew 25:31-40 the other is James 2:14-17. These make it obvious, or… Continue Reading
Yesterday I reviewed Mike Yankoski’s excellent book Under the Overpass. I promised a little more interaction today. So, here you go… Honestly, I have always had a heart for the homeless. Perhaps it was because I too grew up in… Continue Reading
Yesterday, I reviewed Mike Yankoski’s book Under the Overpass. I promised more interaction today. One particular review that I read asked this question: …was it right for Yankoski to take a bed, a meal and spare change day after day… Continue Reading
After I read this book I asked myself a question. If Jesus treated me the way that I treat homeless people would I be saved? In other words, do I reach out and rescue people in their brokenness the way… Continue Reading