I think it was Shane Claiborne who said, (I’m paraphrasing here) one of the biggest problems we have here in the U.S. is that Christians don’t know the poor. It’s not that they don’t care about them, but that they don’t know them. Knowing people changes our perspective and can teach us a lot. Offer... Continue Reading →
Guidelines for Helping Others Part 2: Do’s and Don’ts
Once I become more deeply involved in helping people I have discovered these do's and don'ts to be helpful and I hope they can help you too. These principles are especially helpful when we are involved helping family members and those we already know and have a relationship with as well. Creating boundaries for us... Continue Reading →
Guidelines for Helping Others: Being Approached by a Beggar Part 1
“Do I know you?” “What church do you go to?” “Maybe that’s where I know you from?” My friend responded saying she attended First Baptist and the conversation ensued in the aisle of a dollar store. The man then told her his car needed repair and asked her to buy him a certain belt for... Continue Reading →