tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.comments2022-04-25T12:24:27.697-04:00HomelessHookUPAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-59554407221026943422013-04-15T11:31:12.043-04:002013-04-15T11:31:12.043-04:00I have heard from a friend in California today tha...I have heard from a friend in California today that says it happens all the time out there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-37185051880850385152013-04-10T21:05:55.556-04:002013-04-10T21:05:55.556-04:00Agreed. Unconditional love!Agreed. Unconditional love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-58722853509627993312013-04-10T19:56:22.935-04:002013-04-10T19:56:22.935-04:00I and many of my Buddhist friends would say that t...I and many of my Buddhist friends would say that the level of spiritual oomph in that bit of Bible text is low.<br /><br />How so? We should love others for, essentially, "no reason," and certainly not for the promise of a reward.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718601770472939313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-507969929673183442013-04-05T20:47:48.757-04:002013-04-05T20:47:48.757-04:00Nelson, While I appreciate your enthusiasm and pos...Nelson, While I appreciate your enthusiasm and positivism, I don't think that the general public needs new vocabulary terms, necessarily, but a complete and realistic understanding of both homeless people and the homeless experience.<br /><br />I have been homeless for several years. While there are certainly wonderful guys I know and have known among my brethren homeless [I know mostly the solo guys, like myself], some are tough customers; some have anger issues; some are rascals who get a laugh from writing in wet cement or taking something from a car; some have pretty scary criminal records (and rightly should be kept away from children); some are narcissistic; and many are woefully negligent at paying back money they borrow.<br /><br />This on top of the addiction and mental health and personal hygiene issues that we homeless are known for.<br /><br />Perhaps you are unlikely to see as much of 'the other side,' but I think the whole of what homeless people are like is what the public needs to know, and only from there can real progress happen.<br /><br />Homeless people perhaps most need 'meaning in their lives' [something that THEY choose; not necessarily religion], and to contribute to society [in a job, or absent that, by volunteering, perhaps] and more maturity, and with it growing compassion for others.<br /><br />Anyway, that's what I think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718601770472939313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-7025524054930120142013-03-25T12:52:04.899-04:002013-03-25T12:52:04.899-04:00That is so true and what do you feel that the chur...That is so true and what do you feel that the church can do to help in this? I say that we as a church should be able to find a place where the homeless can go during the day and at least have some quality time with some people to help them in ways that the state will not do. Like someone to pray and show them the word of God.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530312772908475262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-21447106921907387712013-03-21T10:59:33.868-04:002013-03-21T10:59:33.868-04:00Amen Brother...past time the CHURCH stands UP!
Let...Amen Brother...past time the CHURCH stands UP!<br />Lets go brother!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488207053253335171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-71863224972802449662013-03-12T21:23:02.755-04:002013-03-12T21:23:02.755-04:00Nelson it is a privilege for me to be able to call...Nelson it is a privilege for me to be able to call you my friend. I KNOW that you are not the same person you were a year ago. You have not only stepped out of your comfort zone you're in a whole new world. I wish i had your courage. I pray for GOD to continue to watch over you.kennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-40853699700523732782013-03-12T20:19:36.339-04:002013-03-12T20:19:36.339-04:00SO exciting.. Beautiful home..so want to be your n...SO exciting.. Beautiful home..so want to be your neighbor...one day!<br />You have come along way in one year and 2 months..God is AMAZING! Transforming lives! Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488207053253335171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-31587365481089251952013-02-18T19:49:38.662-05:002013-02-18T19:49:38.662-05:00Bobby
Thanks for the offer. I have it covered. Pl...Bobby <br />Thanks for the offer. I have it covered. Please pray for the retreat. Its going to be a blast!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-41074944563843919932013-02-18T17:28:44.319-05:002013-02-18T17:28:44.319-05:00Nelson, I have a bit of a window Thursday. Do you...Nelson, I have a bit of a window Thursday. Do you still need transportation back from the retreat, and if so, what time would you need to be picked up? Bobby KellandThe Bobby Llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438444430870827254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-77585322955872594382013-02-17T20:38:15.697-05:002013-02-17T20:38:15.697-05:00Nelson,
Just learned of the mens retreat,I pray th...Nelson,<br />Just learned of the mens retreat,I pray that the men have an awsome time. May thier hearts and mind be opened to new ideas and the love of Christ fill thier hearts. <br /><br />Peace and Joy<br />LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-79873548236181674532013-02-07T16:43:06.927-05:002013-02-07T16:43:06.927-05:00What time do they need to be back?What time do they need to be back?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-58470392017095376152013-02-07T15:50:08.840-05:002013-02-07T15:50:08.840-05:00Hello,
Will the meeting on Thursday night affect ...Hello, <br />Will the meeting on Thursday night affect the person's ability to get back to shelter that same evening?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-61943323830765816662013-01-22T11:50:03.344-05:002013-01-22T11:50:03.344-05:00Your most recent blog shows how hard it is (even f...Your most recent blog shows how hard it is (even for you) to appreciate the homeless. You wonder about Jerry but how about the most important thing in his life...Tina. Where is she?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-21265902976652926212013-01-11T00:13:32.632-05:002013-01-11T00:13:32.632-05:00I am learning to extrem coupon, still starting out...I am learning to extrem coupon, still starting out. But would love to donate if it would help along the way. Is't there a group starting up at Atlee? Mandy (Dreamer864@aol.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-88228330504460814022013-01-10T18:02:15.013-05:002013-01-10T18:02:15.013-05:00I would agree with your point. I have been frustra...I would agree with your point. I have been frustrated to see the number of different groups doing there own thing. <br /><br />I am currently working with a lot of churches, non profits and different services to change that.<br /><br />I have learned that there is a lot of good going on as well.<br /><br />I hope to see significant changes in 2013.<br /><br />If you would like to get involved please let me know.<br /><br />nelson.parker@atleechurch.orgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-60609557424231547632013-01-09T10:52:08.158-05:002013-01-09T10:52:08.158-05:00I agree that it is a great article, but it just il...I agree that it is a great article, but it just illustrates that there are too many groups chasing the prize..the prize being helping the homeless. Too many groups using valuable resources accomplishing little. Imagine the impact if we could come together and work instead of everyone protecting their little turf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-49990475467751514782013-01-02T15:45:40.032-05:002013-01-02T15:45:40.032-05:00You are correct. The next few weeks I and several ...You are correct. The next few weeks I and several others will be planning out a retreat for the homeless. I wrote about the idea of a retreat in an older post called "I have a dream!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-42391874943383992692013-01-02T15:42:57.935-05:002013-01-02T15:42:57.935-05:00Very true! God and family are first!Very true! God and family are first!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-40829925247817027752013-01-02T14:57:25.547-05:002013-01-02T14:57:25.547-05:00I am sure that everyone admires your passion, but ...I am sure that everyone admires your passion, but it feels like you left something out of your story. By striving so hard on the homeless issue you maybe neglecting others. God and family are first<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-1075605194305491312013-01-02T14:46:02.671-05:002013-01-02T14:46:02.671-05:00I look forward to you moving beyond trying to know...I look forward to you moving beyond trying to know each homeless person and trying to give every person who is walking a ride and bring your goals into more focus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-73793551072784222072012-12-29T20:18:11.210-05:002012-12-29T20:18:11.210-05:00One of your most trueful blogs yet.One of your most trueful blogs yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-9339718250031338842012-12-27T09:52:22.900-05:002012-12-27T09:52:22.900-05:00What did you do on Christmas day?
KTWhat did you do on Christmas day?<br />KTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-50921080060002257392012-10-05T10:36:36.922-04:002012-10-05T10:36:36.922-04:00Great movie!
I ordered the DVD the other week. Wh...Great movie!<br /><br />I ordered the DVD the other week. Which reminds me I haven't seen that dvd?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225617275658493207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584771964757415084.post-6337518528618786242012-10-05T10:11:58.828-04:002012-10-05T10:11:58.828-04:00AHHHHHHHH yes amen and amen Nelson I'm still t...AHHHHHHHH yes amen and amen Nelson I'm still totally unpacking our experience a few months later and finding all this to be true and helping me to see God in a whole new way!!!! Still no word from our sister ... praying for an angel to walk along side her. <br /><br />Have you seen this film? http://thelinemovie.com/<br />Best 43 mins of my day yesterday, reminding me why I do what I do everyday and made me more passionate about our work together!!!! <br /><br />Hope to see you soon, <br />Rach<br /><br />The Fierce Pierce Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719410054578137378noreply@blogger.com