A convicted felon, a homeless guy, a alcoholic, a drug addict...what can I learn from these people. I can learn a lot. I can learn about the brokenness of humanity, I can learn about the frailty of life. I can learn that they still have dreams and the ability to learn and laugh. I learn that I can be right where they are and in some ways I am. That I am capable of making mistakes and that I do. I learn that human touch is appreciated and that conversation is a wonderful tool to hear someone's story. I learn that these wonderful human beings are someone's father, someone's son, uncle, brother or sister. I learn what real need is, and that it is so much more than just a bowl of food but that it is a kind word and an encouragement. I learn a lot actually...I can and do learn every Thursday night that I am there under the Burnside Bridge and Night Strike. Maybe we will see you there.
Wow Marshall. If you keep this kind of content up, you will be well on your way to completing a book.
ReplyDeleteWhat I learn from them is that their brokenness is just not buried as deep under social convention as mine is. I know that I am just a few steps away from where they are and it is only by Gods Grace that I am not.
ReplyDeleteWhat a profound post from someone with the authority to post it. I'm proud of you bud!
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