“It was a dark and stormy night…” Author Snoopy (of Peanuts fame) continually starts his great novel with these words. But on a dark and stormy night this past Tuesday, in Bellevue, WA, Congregations for the Homeless opened its Eastside Winter Shelter for homeless men. The rain came in sheets Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You got to love college sports fans and their passion. Have you ever been part of the home team chant, “We’ve got spirit…how about you?” and then fans point fingers at the opponent’s grandstand ….. and then it comes right back at you from their side. The challenges escalate with each round Read more…
I can really be impatient at times. How about you? Recently, I was late to a meeting and coming off the freeway on ramp, I was confronted by a construction backup, three lanes to two. I am in a hurry, and some wise guy comes up the right side of Read more…