Southern Comfort

We really cannot explain in words all that we experienced in Charlotte.  It was an incredible time of learning, being poured into and then pouring out on so many.
Over a month ago, Charlotte wasn’t even on our radar- we didn’t have any connections or contacts there, then…poof!  My mom met Marilynn Chadwick on a plane [...]

Prosperity Doctrine Debunked

If you are much younger than I am, you probably don’t even remember Jim Bakker and the PTL (Praise The Lord Club).  Back in the 60s, Bakker was the first host of The 700 Club, then started his own televangelist show, The PTL Club, on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN), eventually owning the rights to the [...]

Our Abba Father

I have been overwhelmed emotionally on a couple of occasions here in Charlotte.  Once was when Avery and I sat in on a Bible study at Hoskins Park.  Hoskins is a transitional housing ministry that gets men off the streets and helps them plug back into society.  I sat near the back with a few [...]

Blessings in the Storm

I just couldn’t wait to share about this amazing ministry to women and children.
Ultimately it is never about what the ministry is or does, it is about the people who are a part of it.  There could be two of the same “ministries” or “missions” in the same town and both could be completely different.  [...]

The Simple Way

We had dinner at the Simple Way last Monday night.  It was somewhat surreal, I wasn’t sure what to think.  We really wanted to meet Shane Claiborne, his writing has had such a profound impact on our lives and our ministry.  His book The Irresistible Revolution was the spark that started us down the road [...]

Hoskins Park Ministries

Cool video from the ministry Avery and I plan to connect with tonight.  Check it out here.

Back at home

We wanted to give a shout out to our friends back at home who are continuing the good work God started underneath the Burnside Bridge in Portland, OR.  Here’s their new website (great job Jordan!) Church Under the Bridge PDX.
Please keep them in your prayers as they persevere to bring Light and Hope to some [...]

refrigerator rights

Before we start into Charlotte posts, I wanted to say one last little blurb about the Foesters in Wilmington.
Like we had explained before, we had never met them until just less than 2 weeks ago when we rolled into their driveway with Big Buster.  For them and for many of our hosts across the country, [...]

Trials of the road

Yesterday was full of unexpected events.  Releasing control of the “plans” is constantly offered to us as we travel.  Not always joyful moments but they are growing moments.  God has a funny sense of humor sometimes.
Here are some pictures of what happened yesterday.

Early Thursday morning Andy hitched a ride from a guy at [...]

Under the Overpass with Herman & Joe

Andy and I walked the streets of Wilmington with Terry Foester yesterday.  Our purpose was to take someone out to lunch.  We hoped to find Herman, who has made his home on the streets and has found a dear friend in Terry.  We looked for him for a little while but could not find him.  [...]