Archive for the ‘Service’ Category
When We Are All Equal
19 Jan 2010It’s midnight here on the East coast and Martin Luther King Day has come to an end. Throughout the day I’ve read dozens of articles and seen multiple news packages on Dr. King’s life and legacy, a legacy that focused on equality and human dignity. I wrote a post earlier today questioning whether we have [...]
World Vision Update
In: Ministries| Prayer| Service
16 Jan 2010I received this email today from World Vision and wanted to share it for those who may not be on their distribution list or sponsor a child. Please consider serving those in Haiti through this wonderful organization.
Dear Sponsor,
As a faithful sponsor, I want to update you about the unfolding situation in Haiti and ask for [...]
$5 Million in Text Messages
In: Ministries| Service
14 Jan 2010I used both my Facebook status and Twitter yesterday to share information on mobile giving for Haiti disaster relief organizations. I had a few people ask me how mobile giving worked and if it was safe, so I thought it would be worth posting a bit of information here.
Relief organizations began sharing text/mobile giving information [...]
Babylegs for Kids
12 Dec 2009I don’t know what you think of when you hear the words “leg warmers,” but for me it brings up images of Flashdance, Madonna (the Boy Toy years), and neon, off the shoulder tee shirts – oh, how I loved the 80s. Anyway, I have been reading Adam and Karen Owens’ blogs and following them [...]
We All Have AIDS
In: Service
1 Dec 2009This photo is from a Kenneth Cole ad campaign from a few years ago. I loved it. It’s so good that I actually wish they would bring it back. At the time it was somewhat controversial, and I never really understood why. In fact I bought one of the “We All Have AIDS” t-shirts for [...]
Loving the Disconnected
11 Oct 2009I had the pleasure of hooking up with Craig Gross and Jason Harper while they were in Detroit today for a Jesus Loves You tour stop. Today’s event was in the city at Citadel of Faith Covenant Church Pastored by Harvey Carey. It was great worshiping with the people at Citadel and seeing first hand [...]
Compassion: One Quarter at a Time
10 Oct 2009If you’ve been reading by blog, you know that I’m fascinated by groups that demonstrate compassion in action. Let’s be honest: most of us talk a good game about compassionate ministries, but very few are actually doing the hard work of serivce. Sometimes we’re not doing the work for what may seem like legitimate reasons. [...]
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Sometimes It’s the Simple Things
4 Oct 2009Someone I went to high school with had this clip on his Facebook wall. I was really struck by it because it was so simple. It’s amazing what some old junk, a little elbow grease, and good intentions can do to build relationships and impact a city. I think the church could learn something from [...]
Idea Camp: Being Present with the City
29 Sep 2009If you liked yesterday’s post about serving in the city you may want to check out the Idea Camp Pacific Northwest conference taking place November 20-21 in Portland. This is a free conference focused on ‘Being Present in the City’. If you can’t make it to the conference you will still be able to participate [...]
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God of This City?
In: Service| church| love your neighbor
28 Sep 2009If you weren’t aware, TIME Magazine has moved into the neighborhood, purchasing a house in Detroit to spend the next year experiencing and writing about the culture, politics, and economy of the city. As a Detroiter, I’m fascinated by this project and have enjoyed reading the blog posts written from an “insider’s” perspective. In today’s [...]
MCREST and Invisible People
17 Sep 2009Yesterday I shared a bit of Mark Horvath’s TV Producer/Marketing Executive resume. Now here is part of his story (and yes, there’s a difference). This is what he writes on his InvisiblePeople.tv vlog:
I once heard a story about a homeless man on Hollywood Blvd who really thought he was invisible. But one day a kid [...]
Solid Ground and Invisible People
16 Sep 2009I’m taking a break from regularly scheduled 2nd Corinthians programming to share a story about Mark Horvath and a few very visible people. It’s worth taking a break for – trust me!
Here is how my friend, Mark Horvath, describes himself on his web site:
Mark Horvath started his executive career with the worldwide distribution of Wheel [...]
Loving Your Neighbor: Cross Point Community Church
In: Service| church| love your neighbor
29 Aug 2009There’s a chapter in the book, Jesus Loves You, that I really struggled with: Jesus Loves the Religious. I could identify. It frustrates me when I see the church being something other than what the church was designed to be. In this chapter Craig Gross writes. “it is the few examples that can spoil the [...]
Craig Gross writes a chapter in the book, Jesus Love You, titled Jesus Loves Porn Stars. In this chapter he says, “Jesus loved and spent time with people who appeared to be far from belief. In reality, many in the adult industry are hurting and ready to make a change. Some just don’t know how [...]
Jesus Loves the Disconnected (Part 2)
26 Aug 2009I’ve already said that I loved the chapter in Jesus Loves You titled “Jesus Loves the Disconnected.” In this chapter Jason Harper writes about Jesus meeting the common needs of common people, pointing out that “Jesus loved them with authentic compassion and practical help.” Mission: St. Louis is living out the love people call better [...]
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