“Sluts,” Jackson would mumble under his breath as he and his two brothers walk past Mary and her friends. The women do not bother looking up; they keep their focus on their hands as they bead their colorful bracelets and necklaces. Mary and Josephine did not bother explaining that they had gotten AIDS from their husbands who had died years ago…
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Written by Lance Steinhibel Before I even start to tell you what this video is all about. I have to start off with saying that this was one of the most eye opening, and amazing nights of my life. We had the opportunity to interview Heather Veitch, and her team of women called JC’s Girls. […]
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With only 2 years of college Spanish I was ready to face the cultural barriers that would lye ahead. In Guatemala no one cared what clothes I wore or music I listened to. No one cared what kind of car I drove or if I went to a certain school. I was a gringo who had come to their country to learn and be a part of their culture.
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written by Kara Mottershead “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4 A small kitten met me in my driveway yesterday morning, purring and rubbing its head against my leg, tiny hipbones protruding from its […]
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written by Kara Mottershead In the days before and following the inauguration, I read newspapers online in the morning, watched the local news at lunch on the break room television at work, turned on the national news every night. The headlines were anxious and worrisome at first, then changed to consistently fearful and depressing. I […]
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Limited perspective is arguably one of the chief causes of fear. It paralyzes hope because of its narrow scope. It stifles courage because of its obsession with the here and now. Limited perspective short-circuits the power, strength and courage of God in our lives—a phenomenon with which the disciples were well acquainted during the two days of uncertainty and limbo between Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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Written by Lance Steinhibel How many times have you been driving down the road, and seen something on a car that makes you wonder? I know that I have many times; whether it’s a band sticker, political party, or something religious. It’s interesting what people proclaim about their feelings to anyone who cares to glance […]
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Written by Patrick Ersig God has proven His words true in the daily operation of His ministry on Skid Row. I don’t think a day has passed when someone hasn’t approached us asking “What must I do to be saved?” As we abide in Christ, plant seeds, water, and rest in Him, He brings in […]
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Written by Zach Gehring (from the band MAE) When I was younger, music provided something which I am finally beginning to see the value of ten years later. In high school, I was 15 years old and religiously listening to NOFX, The Descendents, ALL, Hot Water Music, and countless others. Taken at face value, the […]
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