Why is “being thankful” crucial for a productive and a joy-filled life? In case you hadn’t noticed, life is a series of ups and downs, involving career, relationships, finances, health and even our walk with God. Could being thankful even out our personal ups and downs? The human mind cannot Read more
Sometimes life moves faster than one is ready to handle. During my last posting I spoke of a Congregations for the Homeless colleague, Curt, who was gravely ill and a man in the shelter looking for a job. In the short intervening period, Curt, in hospice care passed away, quietly, Read more
As I begin year 12 serving homeless men in the Bellevue, WA area, I continue to be amazed at the lessons I have learned. Most men are in a shelter or in homeless situation because of some poor decisions, relationships gone off the rails, or a financial setback. But learning to live Read more
This post is an update on the previous post about Steve Roberts. Even though retired as Ex. Director for Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue, WA, he continues to serve the men in the E. Puget Sound area. Steve’s work on a major project related to the homeless community will Read more
Today a dedicated leader in serving homeless men was celebrated for his work in building Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue, WA. Steve Roberts is passing the baton to the next generation leadership in the person of David Johns Bowling. For 12 years Steve has been dedicated to bringing services and housing Read more
The flight to Addis Ababa included 14 hours to Dubai, overnight at Air Emirates expense and 4 hours to Addis. A great way to travel. The contrast between the 2nd worst economy in the world and the glitz of Dubai is amazing but is what it is. I love our Read more
I leave today for Ethiopia with an intense trip schedule. Seattle, Dubai, Addis then on to the S in Dilla where our prison and pre school projects will be reviewed with a goal of sustainability in 2015. Our prison chaplain is ill so will visit him and find out how the Read more
Yesterday was awesome. Regular 6:30 a.m. coffee meeting with two brothers in the Lord. Then, off to Bellevue to the day center for homeless men and shared a moment with one of the men who is going to see his son today for the first time in 2 years…tears. Walked across the street Read more
An idea by Peter Kline, last March, like an acorn, blossomed into an oak tree, a 100 mile run in Las Vegas. Peter last weekend ran for 24 hours straight while pushing a series of “Captains” (young people with disabilities). He ran not to raise money but to bring joy to 18 Captains (those disabled), their Read more
Recently, I traveled to Washington, DC with my son, Greg, to visit sites that would remind of us of this country’s greatness and past. Our path took us to Gettysburg, to the Capitol area where we were moved by the Lincoln Memorial, the Ford theatre where Lincoln was shot, and the WWII, Korean and Vietnam Memorials. Read more