I will be writing several blogs on examples of activities that build peoples self esteem or move them forward to beginning to do things for themselves through the coaching of others. Christmas Gift Store Many churches use an Angel Tree approach for Christmas gifts for poor children. But instead of doing it that way they…
Year: 2012
A Great Way to Start to Get to Know Your Neighbors
Efforts to rebuild the neighborhoods are hampered by the fact that new residents moving in, whether tenants or homeowners, do not know each other and have no knowledge of past revitalization efforts. “Many work two or three jobs to get by,” notes Nelson Butten, “and others work and go to school. They have no time…
Question and Answer About Urban Society
Question When one looks at the social issues surrounding us right here in the United States—poverty, crime, lack of solid educational and job opportunities… It is easy to become overwhelmed and intimidated. What could one person, what could I, do as a Christian? My first impulse is to close my eyes to the outside world,…