Because of hunger, instability and more those in poverty are trained to focus on the moment. This is dangerous because with that mindset crimes and other immorality can easily be justified.  If only the moment counts you can do whatever you want.  Jesus tells the people in John 6 that they are seeking food…

       To be honest, it is rare that one conversation will change the life of the person that has been living with the trauma that goes along with homelessness.  Imagine their daily life.       In most cases if they got any sleep it was light.  While it sometimes seems that they can be hard to…

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  -Matthew 5:10    Honestly this one is for the church in America today.  It is time to put on the grown-up underwear.  Every little thing seems to upset and offend the children of God.  My friends, they KILLED Jesus. …

What does flourishing look like in the life of those that are in poverty?  What does a community look like if it is flourishing?  Now this in many ways will look different in every community.  There will be times when you will need to nurture a fragile life simply to keep it alive because of…