January 21, 2025 Believing the Best About Others: A Reflection on Grace and Love A Weekly Devotional “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV) In our fast-paced, often cynical world, it can be tempting
December 17, 2024 Faithful in the Hard Work A Weekly Devotional I have been working at the mission for over four years now. There have been times I have felt like or considered quitting—moments where I struggled to know if I was making any difference
December 2, 2024 Gratitude Beyond Thanksgiving: A Year-Round Practice A Weekly Devotional Thanksgiving has come and gone. For many, this season inspires gratitude shared over dinner tables or on social media. While these moments are meaningful, gratitude is far more than a seasonal exercise. It
November 25, 2024 Running the Race: The Battle Between Flesh and Spirit A Weekly Devotional "Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!" – 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT) Running has been part of
November 13, 2024 Trials and Faith A Weekly Devotional There is a verse that used to irritate me to no end. I guess I didn’t understand it. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great
June 5, 2024 “I Didn’t Want Anybody to Know” A Beacon post Tamera’s journey to the Mission was nothing short of miraculous. When her ongoing health struggles with neuropathy and heart failure got so bad she couldn’t work anymore, Tamera found herself suddenly homeless. “I literally
June 5, 2024 “My Life’s Completely Turned Around” A Beacon post It took Patrick many years to confront the trauma of his childhood. “I was born and raised in a very abusive family situation with my stepfather until I was about 15,” Patrick says. Unable to
April 9, 2024 Taking Detours While Chasing Dreams A Beacon post When Maria and her husband came to Las Vegas from Illinois, they planned to start a food truck selling their own brand of barbecue. However, their dream quickly became a nightmare. The pair moved to
April 9, 2024 Crossing the Country To Start Over A Beacon post Dolores never saw addiction coming. As a 72-year-old retiree, it somehow managed to sneak up on her. Finally, one day, she found herself alone in her New York apartment and decided she’d had enough.
April 9, 2024 When Carefully Laid Plans Unravel A Beacon post Richard has lived an impressive, storied life. He was a medic in the army. He worked in security for years. He was an ER nurse. He’s lived in Washington, California, Texas and Germany, among many other places.