THE FRUIT OF JOY
I can sometimes find myself humming this children’s song, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joyDown in my heart, Down in my heart, Down in my heartI’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joyDown in my heart, Down in my heart to stay”What is JOY …
Category: Challenge House #7
PRAYER CHANGES EVERYTHING!!
I was out walking in the Canton Pike neighborhood today after church. I met two ladies that were standing outside a house talking in the neighborhood behind the hospital. I recognized one of the women and waved hi. She rushed …
Cracked Coffee Cups and Fissured Souls
Tap tap tap. Clock says 11:00 pm. Tap tap tap. That’s a knock. On the apartment door. My door. 11:00 pm????? I looked out the window. Small woman standing in the rain leaning my way to look IN the window. …
LOVE IN THE TIMES OF INJUSTICE
I read a book last night. I was up to 3 a.m. reading it to the finish. I could not put it down. The book was called “WITH JUSTICE FOR ALL” by John Perkins. John Perkins does a great job of outlining …
The Challenge of Gratitude
I have spent the last month at Challenge House 7 pondering the “challenge of being filled with gratitude.” My pondering began when I read this little jewel of scripture: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you …
THE FRAGRANCE OF SAFETY
Last week we gathered at Challenge House 2 for a meeting. While there, some of the neighborhood children were also there having fun at a birthday party. I recognized a couple of the children as having attended a church in …
Chasing the Fingerprints of GOD
I watch the children on Phelps Avenue play in the late afternoon sun, Watch them run and chatter and chase and jump It seems their feet were born to run the race It seems they have never moved at any …
Listening With Your Eyes and Your Heart
I feel that almost unarguably, the greatest gift you can give another is your attention!! I’ve been thinking about that lately as Challenge House 7 bursts at the seams with adults and children and echoes with constant noise. I adore …
Nearly Missed Blessings
I met a man the other day. He was dirty, “bone dry weary” and thirsty. I was driving and listening to Elvis Presley sing “How Great Thou Art” and I missed my turn on 17th street, so I went on down …
Women’s Group
Last night I had a Women’s Group meeting at Challenge House 7. These were women from the Canton Pike Neighborhood that needed to sing their life songs of perceived hurt, hopelessness, and worthlessness. What transpired was the knitting together of …