John Flowers
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I found this book to be a real heart-clenching/eye-opening read. I think that so often those of us to live in relative comfort and prosperity have no real grasp of the difficulties of living on the streets and how hard it is to get back on your feet. A few dollars here or a one-night volunteering session at a soup kitchen can help us shake our "middle-class guilt" for awhile, but are we simply conducting "drive by charity?" The kind of ministry pursued by John and Karen's churches isn't one that every church is going to be able to pursue. For example, my church, situated in a rural town of 220 people, isn't going to address issues of poverty and/or homelessness in the same manner that a church located in an urban area can/will. However, I think that the point comes across just the same. For a truly successful, ministry with the less fortunate in our community, we need to see those we are helping as on an equal plane with use--we are all addicted to SOMETHING (money, busy-ness, clothes, leadership, etc.) and we all have some kind of transformation to undertake to achieve a spiritual high-ground. The message is clear: leave your judgment at the door. Get to know those you're seeking to aid. Leave behind prejudices and stereotypes. And most importantly, listen.… (mer)