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Who Is My Neighbor?
3 Jul 2019

Who Is My Neighbor?

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Cross-cultural ministry, Ministry with the poor | 0

by guest blogger Chris Gilmore You’ve heard about the kids in camps at the border. You’ve likely heard that the US government argued in court that it should not have to give these kids blankets, beds, soap, or toothbrushes. And … Continued

The Broken Cup
15 Apr 2019

The Broken Cup

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Community, Cross-cultural ministry, Healing, Ministry with the poor, Relationships | 1

Pastor Paul appreciatively accepted the gift of the communion chalice and tucked it into his backpack for safekeeping. When he later opened his backpack, he found shattered shards of pottery. He glued the chalice back together and, despite its visible … Continued

Proud to Be a Misfit
12 Dec 2018

Proud to Be a Misfit

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Acceptance, Community, Ministry with the poor, Relationships, Small groups | 2

  Last year “Billy” joined our church’s youth group.  He always showed up in a thrift store sport jacket and highwater slacks.  A huge Doctor Who fan, he carried a plastic space screwdriver he had made himself, and quickly earned … Continued

Emotional safety
A Friend at Midnight
1 Oct 2018

A Friend at Midnight

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Faith, Ministry with the poor, Obedience, Prayer | 0

The kids were down for the night and my wife was sewing when I wandered into the craft room. “I don’t know what to make of this,” she told me, “but for the past hour Paulette’s been heavy on my … Continued

Listening to God, Obedience, Poverty
Traveling Light
24 Sep 2018

Traveling Light

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Faith, Ministry with the poor | 3

  I glanced back toward the door.  “Is the rest inside?” “This is it.  I like to travel light.” That was it?  Everything they owned‑‑in two suitcases and a box?  “Okay,” I said. I drove them home‑‑Patricia, her deep brown … Continued

Listening to God, Obedience, Poverty
To Change Hearts, Change the Question
31 Jul 2018

To Change Hearts, Change the Question

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Cross-cultural ministry, Making disciples, Ministry with the poor, Small groups, Spirituality | 2

  After such a promising start, it was shocking how fast the Bible study group fell apart.  There had been a great mix of people—several from our low-income neighborhood, along with some suburban couples who were serving as volunteer urban … Continued

The Gift of Florence’s Weakness
3 Jul 2018

The Gift of Florence’s Weakness

by Eddy Hall | posted in: Counseling, Cross-cultural ministry, Ministry with the poor | 1

  Maybe we needed her more than she needed us   “Which should I do—become a bag lady or check myself into a mental hospital?” Florence was sitting on my front steps, her gray hair pulled into a topknot. I … Continued

Mental illness, Poverty

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