Stories from the inner city
“Preach the gospel at all times; use words when necessary.” This quote, widely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, has — for centuries — been a motivational call for Christian
Sandwiched between Independence Day and the first bell of the new school year is an annual event that leaves JRay Stephens giddy as he scans the hundreds of colorful backpacks
JT was walking the cemetery grounds where tombstones listed the names of dozens and dozens of 19th- and 20th-century children, many younger than the high school freshman. When he and
At an age when many young men focus on college or trade schools to prepare for their life’s work, Turner majored in earning street cred, not a degree or certificate.
Sol, reeling from two recent assaults, stood on the fringes, eyeing a group of college students participating in Urban Immersion™, an annual spring break missions outreach. On this day, the
At the beginning of the new year, many of us resolve to use the word no to avoid unwanted commitments, overextending ourselves, or just protecting ourselves from uncomfortable, inconvenient situations.