Day 5-Long, Cold Nights Our current total is $63,434. Inching our way to the top! Last night the sense of isolation was palpable. Despite the visits, when I went into my little shack…I felt oddly lonely and isolated. I longed to be home and able to see friends and family. I missed my colleagues even … Read more
Hospitality…how do you define it? Interesting how it’s root word is our word hospital. When I think of a hospital, I see a place of healing and where nurse practitioners and doctors are in and out of your room giving care. Think about it. In a hospital: You are given a room/shelter You are provided … Read more
Disasters like hurricanes and storms seem to be disturbingly normalized. Since 2017, I have been part of disaster recovery either through the National Guard or ARM. Many of you reading this have also responded. It is exhausting both physically, mentally and spiritually although we do enjoy going to help. Don’t we all like knowing we … Read more
Building leaders who rebuild and strengthen communities! Early this April, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, began issuing her executive orders called “Safer at Home” in response to Covid-19. This resulted in some local curfews, shelter at home mandates unless an essential worker, reduced capacity in most stores, and more recently mask requirements. All in an effort … Read more
“The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy but I have come to give them life and life abundantly.” John 10:10 Poverty is a thief. It is a tool used by the Evil One, Satan, and therefore looks just like him. This thief steals people’s dignity; kills their dreams and livelihood, and destroys that which … Read more