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The ultimate sacrifice
veteran: 1) a person who has had long experience in a particular field, 2) a person who has served in the military. Under Federal Law, the definition of a veteran is a simple one: any person, who served honorably on … Continue reading
The Grace Curve
God grades on the curve, and it always goes down before it comes up. Grace is not just a neat thing you find out about usually later in your walk as a Christian. It is a reorienting of your whole … Continue reading
Just for you (and everyone else!)
Ever feel like you are inadequate to give anything of significance when seeking to serve others? Do you think that this Gospel of Welcome is too far-reaching? Do you think you are too old, too young, or too busy to … Continue reading
A different approach
It’s a game I’ve often played in restaurants, parks and airports — trying to guess who people are and what they’re thinking. A good place to begin if it gets me out of myself and my own thoughts about what … Continue reading
The value of pain
You can’t bring a cup of cold water to someone if you’ve never thirsted You can’t heal a heart if your heart’s never been broken You can’t forgive a sin that you’ve never done Or you never thought you could … Continue reading
Closer to the love of God
Sandie, in a prayer request letter, gave us the ultimate challenge as representatives of the Gospel of Welcome. She wrote: “What role are we playing in the lives of those around us – from our closest loved ones to the … Continue reading
No Longer Frumpy
“I should have known you guys were Christians,” said a customer in a dress shop to Marti, Anne and me yesterday afternoon. The first part of this story I missed because I had left the two most important women in … Continue reading
Out beyond the ‘cool’ cathedral
I understand why Marti is always asking that I stop avoiding conflict. How can I sing a new song of deliverance to those who have no hope if, at the same time, I insist on being comfortable among those who … Continue reading
Grace stepping out
Inspired by “grace turned outward,” Colleen wrote: “I can remember working in a cancer hospital, where a man lost part of his foot only to learn later they needed to remove more. His girlfriend abandoned him, and God put me … Continue reading
What’s different? Not much.
Jim and Shelly are homeless. Have been this way for over fifteen years. They’re married; they love each other, and want to be together, but that’s almost impossible on the street. For stretches of time they’ve been able to live … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 