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Operation runway is here!

So it’s all come down to this. This is the day the Lord has made, and the day to bless a number of women who have not had things go very well for them. Like all of us, they have … Continue reading

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Pass, fail

So far I’ve talked about the effect our involvement at the Isaiah House for women without homes has had on the volunteers, but neglected to point out what effect it is having on me. One such thing I noticed just … Continue reading

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‘My kingdom awaits’

Here’s what I like about the kingdom of heaven on earth: You can be totally who you are and be totally accepted. Marti and I are going to do something Wednesday evening at Isaiah House that we would clearly never … Continue reading

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Failing Lingerie Academy

It’s been a good week of reflection on how bringing not only food and clothing, but a celebratory event to a homeless shelter is like the kingdom of heaven on earth. The surprise of the guests, the trust that’s been … Continue reading

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A very thin line

The back seat of my car is already full to the headboard with clothes. Many have already been so generous. What is it about homeless people that draws us and repels us at the same time? Isn’t it that we … Continue reading

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They will sashay

A week from today, Operation Runway takes place at the Isaiah House for women without homes in Santa Ana, California. The models will be women challenged by their circumstances, but trying to pick up the pieces of their lives, nevertheless. … Continue reading

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Operation Runway

Those of you who have been with us for a while know about the connection we at the Catch have with Women of Vision Orange County and their monthly dinner event at Isaiah House in Santa Ana, California, a shelter … Continue reading

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The kingdom of heaven on earth

Friday I left you with the indication that we were going to be looking into the kingdom of heaven and whether it is here on earth or just something we are going to experience someday. Well I have been looking … Continue reading

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No more waiting

So is my home here or is my home “there” (meaning heaven)? The answer is “Yes.” And the answer is “Yes” because of the kingdom of God on earth. Evangelicalism is steeped in the tradition of a home in heaven … Continue reading

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Coming home 2

I’m going to spend one more day on the song, “Coming Home” by the rap group Diddy-Dirty Money featuring Skylar Grey on the chorus, because I have a few more things I want to say about it, and I just … Continue reading

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