Monthly Archives: August 2011

12 to the 7th Power: To each is given

‘To each is given a manifestation of the Spirit for common good.’  1 Corinthians 12:7 Last Tuesday, the 12 to the 7th power campaign was launched.  As I have prayed, talked and invited others, God has helped me to see … Continue reading

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Where There Is No Vision

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”  Proverbs 29:18 KJV Our nation and my own state of Oregon are suffering severely based up information from the U.S. Department of Labor. As of July, the nationwide unemployment rate is averaging … Continue reading

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On the Street: A Man and A Wheelchair

I generally go for a walk during my lunch break.   The walk takes me past one of Portland’s high schools, an exclusive private athletic club, and our professional soccer team’s stadium. A few weeks ago, I was finishing my walk … Continue reading

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On the Street: Who?

Who? By us the young man runs. Startled, we wonder why? He crosses the street against the light, Not looking left or right. Down the embankment the young man runs. Again, we wonder why? He disappears into the bushes to … Continue reading

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Walking to New Orleans

‘Mardi Gras, Katrina’, ‘The City that Care forgot’, ‘When the Saints go Marching In’. All terms evoking thoughts of New Orleans, La where the four-day 25th Annual Social Action Summer Institute (SASI) – “Focus on the Worker: ‘New Things” in … Continue reading

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