Giving to Caesar What is Caesar’s
I often hear “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” in deference to Christians keeping their commitments to governmental powers that are over us. This […]
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Sobriety
As the president of Catalyst Rescue Mission it is my responsibility to protect the sobriety of the shelter. My role is to set policies and procedures that help make our […]
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Spiritual Markers
There are seasons in our lives that seem to demand more time, attention, and energy than others. When those seasons end, it’s important to take a deep breath and breathe in all of God’s goodness. Upon the completion of a major project, it’s essential that we take time to celebrate and to rest. In scripture, when someone saw God working in a significant way they would often build an altar and call God by a name that described their experience with Him. We too can lay down spiritual markers that remind us of significant events, truths, seasons, and decisions where we see God playing a central role. We can use items, events, scents, pictures, and symbols as spiritual markers to remind us of God’s activity in our lives. Spiritual markers are reminders of God’s activity that have spiritual significance.
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She Finally Made It!
On a hot day in August of 2020, a petite Nepalese woman who spoke limited English showed up at Catalyst Rescue Mission. As it turns out, she was the first […]
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God in a Trap House
There are times when I find myself in some peculiar places. Looking for some of the folks I try to keep track of on the streets has involved knocking on […]
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A Day That Changed My Life Forever
I was getting ready for my birthday dinner when I received the call no person ever wants to receive. I received a call from Dominique, my brother’s wife, at approximately […]
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Putting God First
Do we worship idols? The answer may surprise you. During the month of October, our church will hear about God’s generosity and our response as we work on our […]
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Releasing Our Triggers
Nearly every day I use concepts from sociology, psychology, human behavior, and abnormal psychology in my work with the homeless of our community. These disciplines also inform the way I […]
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Returning to Worship Amid a Pandemic
On July 2, 2021 Adam Hamilton posted a statement on his Facebook page that caught my attention. It reads: “Worship attendance at Resurrection nearly tripled during COVID thanks to TV […]
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“The poor you will always have with you…”
A US congressman from my home state of Kansas attempted to use the teachings of Jesus to convince others that some people; frequently the poor and homeless, “just don’t want […]