I wanted to give you all an update on what’s happening at Atlanta Mission. Most of you know this already, but since I’ve been working at the homeless shelter, my main responsibilities have been centered around relationships. In fact, when I was hired my boss said, ”The only thing I want you to do until further...
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The Least of These…
Today I went to the post office. As I pulled up and parked, I noticed a man that seemed to be homeless approaching the future (aka, my van). My window was down and I was still finishing up what I needed to do before I went inside. My first thought was, “I really don’t feel...
Sorry for the Inconvenience…
What homeless people do: Make us uncomfortable. Take advantage of people’s kindness. Litter. Sleep in our beautiful parks. Smell. Fall into the same old sins, over and over. Stop us on the street to ask us for money. Make up lies. Go into restaurants just to use the bathroom. Remain homeless rather than go get...
Here to Serve
We went out to do some homeless ministry last night at a park by the lake. Our goal was not just to meet the physical needs, and though that is so important, we really wanted the night to be filled with conversations revolving around Jesus. For the first 20 minutes of our walk we could...