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…

      Why do we not have healthy conversations with those that are homeless?  There are multiple reasons why we fail.  First, we are afraid.  Sometimes these men and women appear to be like the demoniac described in the Bible.  I have seen a person like that.  I had heard rumors of her being a rough…

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9      If there was ever a time in history where we need peacemakers, that time is now.  It seems like one cannot make even the most innocent postings in social media or even in conversation without someone getting offended and angry. …