Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: A List of 5 Don’ts
Editor’s note: Today, we feature the final installment of our four-part series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind,” with a list of 5 suggested ministry don’ts. In Part 1, we profiled Cru® Inner City staff member Nate Wood’s interaction with a homeless woman in his neighborhood. In Part 2, Nate showed us 7 tips on how to build […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: A List of 6 Do’s
Editor’s note: Today, in Part 3 of our series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind,” we explore a list of 6 ministry do’s. In Part 2, Nate showed us 7 tips on how to build a relationship with a homeless individual. Next week, in Part 4, we conclude our series with a look at 5 suggested ministry […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: 7 Tips to Building Relationships
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 in our four-part series, “Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind.” Today, we feature seven tips on how to build a relationship with someone who is experiencing homelessness. The tips were written by Cru Inner City staff member Nate Wood, whom we profiled in Part 1. Next week, several other […]
Close Encounters of the Uncomfortable Kind: Making a Difference on the Home Front
Editor’s note: It’s happened to all of us, at intersections, shopping malls and parking lots. Our minds are elsewhere when out of nowhere we come across a homeless individual. What ensues can be a few awkward moments in deciding the best course of action. How should we respond? We explore the topic in our four-part series, […]
Tearing Down Strongholds, Part 2: “Conquering Evil With Good”
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on Tearing Down Strongholds. In the first installment, Michelle Melchor examined strongholds that perpetuate injustice. Today, in Part 2, we explore ideas on how believers can create a more just society. Ericka was desperate for answers. Her special needs second-grader was struggling in the midst […]
Tearing Down Strongholds, Part 1: “From Strongholds to Justice”
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on Tearing Down Strongholds. In this first installment, writer Michelle Melchor examines strongholds that perpetuate injustice among entire people groups. In Part 2, we will explore ideas on how believers can create a more just society. Have you ever found yourself doing the same thing […]
Help! There’s a Log in My Eye!
The first hints of spring are in the air. The Bradford pear trees are blooming, a beautiful preview of coming attractions. Spring is also the season of Lent, a time of self-examination and reflection on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. During this time of preparation for Easter, I have been meditating on Luke […]
What Does God Care About? Part 3: “Holy Hands and Just Feet”
Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a three-part series looking at What Does God Care About? What has He called us to care about? What has He commissioned us to do? What should be our practical response? Last week we examined the power and responsibility of stewardship and its impact on justice. we focused on who God cares […]
What Does God Care About? Part 2: The People on God’s Heart
In the previous article, “What Does God Care About?,” Aaron Robertson wrote about God’s holiness expressed in His heart for justice — that everyone should flourish, be free to realize their potential, and use their God-given resources to help others fulfill God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Now let’s look at how this is […]
What Does God Care About? Part 1: In the Beginning …
Editor’s note: Our world looks different than it did 10, 5 and even 2 years ago. Never has our nation been so divided. As Christ followers, concerns are many. Opinions abound. But what does God care about? What has He called us to care about? What has He commissioned us to do? What should be our […]