Yesterday marked the anniversary of John Mellencamp’s grand opus, Lonesome Jubilee. The follow up to his incredible album, Scarecrow, was released on August 24, 1987. It’s the second time in the last couple of weeks that Mellencamp and his music has crossed the radar of my memories. The first reminder came during a reunion withContinue reading “What music did you listen to once upon a time that you don’t listen to anymore?”
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Exploring Chronic Homelessness in America
Dear Reader: As you probably know from following my blog, I work at a ministry serving the chronically homeless population in Dallas, Texas. What is chronic homelessness? Excellent question! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as someone who has experienced homelessness for at least one year continuously or atContinue reading “Exploring Chronic Homelessness in America”
10,227 Days Later…
Today is a remarkable day amid a remarkable week. I’m thankful that the Lord woke me up this morning. I’m grateful for the multitude of ways He has chosen to bless me far beyond anything I could ever imagine. And it’s all because of God’s goodness and grace in my life. During our morning huddleContinue reading “10,227 Days Later…”
