I know, I should quit with the alliterated titles, but titling blog posts usually takes me 20 minutes if my gears are sticky. I have to say, I’m excited about all I’ve been exposed to and learned in the past week or so. We had the privilege to volunteer at the Detroit Rescue Mission on Saturday. Our church family has been looking for a place to interact with the community and were very excited about their programs. They have 5 or so facilities that have 30, 60, or 90 day programs for all sorts of people. Some housed those in drug rehab, some just out of prison, and battered women and families. It was a blessing to serve, but also heart-breaking to be reminded of the lost in such a needy state. By needy, I just mean that their needs are apparent. The debilitating effects of sin on the world are fully manifested in these people’s lives. So often, money can cover up spiritual needs or dull one’s awareness of them–I even catch myself here at times. Mostly, I was struck by the words of Jesus:
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