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The role of community in resurrection and vision: a series of staff writings

We are all living a type of resurrection. Colossians 3 says, “you have been raised with Christ…set your minds on things above…for you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” I think once we have sunk … Continue reading

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The role of community in healing: a series of staff writings

Part of what makes healing out of our brokenness seem so difficult is that while we are suffering, it seems as if we will always remain in our pain, that there is little likelihood that there is hope for improvement, … Continue reading

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the Body of Christ (a series of staff reflections)

The Body of Christ is not something formed later, it is not doing in the future: It is here now. Doing now. Here is wherever I am, you are, we are. I cannot expect to change the entire world and neither … Continue reading

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mission Statement (1)

“Good Works exists to connect people from all walks of life with people in poverty so that the kingdom of God can be experienced. “ In this entry and others to come we will be sharing our perspective on this … Continue reading

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two Plastic Chairs

Life has seemed to settle into some sort of rhythm the past couple weeks. Life here has become familiar and the new normal to me. While I still miss my family and friends back home, the people here have become … Continue reading

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