Posts under ‘Homeless’

Author’s Note This is a work of nonfiction. I have told the events faithfully and truthfully as I recalled them. Some names and descriptions of individuals have been changed in order to respect their privacy. I have tried to tell my story honestly with out sharing too much of others. Wealth makes many friends, but [...]

My heart is with the homeless, so when I received this email today. I knew I had to to post and do everything in my power to make it go viral. This organization has been helping the homeless for a few years now and they are in need of help. Please continue to spread the [...]

Like the prodigal son in Luke at the end of his journey he realized that it  would  better to go back home. Only I didn’t realize that he return with a humble heart. At the transitional housing facility, they went up on my rent and Dr. Nash was not pleased with my cleaning abilities. I [...]

There are some bad girls in the bible. I can relate to Rahab, we don’t know why she was a prostitute but we can imagine what reasons lead her to that lifestyle, possibility it was to provide for herself and her family until she grew in faith and decided rely on God to provide. Like [...]

I went to Traveler’s Aid they gave me a bus pass and agreed to pay my first month’s rent 140.00. I had only asked them to pay the first week’s rent. While La Joy and I were there this hungry homeless white man gave La Joy, some crackers and his ensure. We could not really [...]

Romans 8:14  says: For as many as are led by he Spirit of God , these are sons of God. Tonight at Bible study we discussed how do you know when you are hearing the voice of God.  We realized that you hear God’s voice through his word and his voice will never contradict what’s [...]

I have been wanting to write post for a while but my internship at the largest African American weekly in town and a other blog are taking up all my time. I thank God that people are enjoying TeachingBiblePress. It is so wonderful to see my gift of encouraging working for Good. I have been [...]

I attended a painters graduation on friday and it inspired me. One of the graduates had been a mentor for the group. As he gave his remakes it was clear that the group inspired him. The graduates ranged in age from young to old. I really hope all the graduates find a job, but especially [...]

How scripture encourages Christians to help the homeless.

I was very glad to read about actress Taraji P Henson adopting a family. The family she adopted had lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and then lost everything again when a fire claimed their apartment. Ms. Henson realized that just paying toys would not solve the problem she raised three months worth of rent for [...]