Isaiah 33:22: “For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.” There is a strong tendency to look at judgment as a negative. We actually believe that when the judgement is against our position. However, when judges decide in our favor we love…
Once a person checks into a shelter they have a choice to make. They can decide that they are going to make some life adjustments. They will take time to evaluate, “How did I get here?” An honest assessment can be very helpful. Many make a mental list of all of the people that…
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” —Hebrews 12:11 In the crucible of existence, where the hammer strikes and the flames lick, discipline emerges as the unsung hero—the alchemist that transmutes raw potential into…
I find it interesting that people are willing to live on the street rather than live at a Christian shelter. Having something Christian in the name makes people believe that you are standing by ready to shove Jesus down their throats. Something about a 30–40-minute church service or even a prayer over the meal is…
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