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…
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Faces of Homelessness: My Story
I was born in Columbus, Indiana to two loving parents. I have one brother and two sisters. I attended Columbus East High School where at the age of 15 I…
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Your Body Is A Temple
As an eighth grader leaving Chisholm Middle School, I was introduced to the Newton High weight room and to Ted Jantz, the Head Football Coach. I was decent as a…
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A Very Viral Thanksgiving
This day will go down in the annals of Jim Moon history as one of the weirdest days yet. I’m sitting down at my computer thinking about thankfulness and thanksgiving…