Category Archives: Gratitude

Portable Sunshine

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen.” –Hebrews 11:1  It’s a beautiful day. I’m gritting my teeth as I write this. Declaring this day beautiful is roughly the equivalent of looking around … Continue reading →

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Jesus Loves the Homeless

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

“I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful, but I never read in either of them, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.” –St. Augustine I am truly blessed. … Continue reading →

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Fresh Blessings

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

I went out to the Columbia Sportswear warehouse this morning. It sits near the mouth of the Columbia River on the border with Washington State, receiving freight there along with a hundred other warehouses. The whole area is a huge … Continue reading →

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Delores

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

I met a street person named Delores as I was biking down NE 33rd Street several nights ago. As I was crossing the bridge over Interstate 5, there she was, pushing a shopping cart, looking haggard. I couldn’t help feeling … Continue reading →

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