What’s the point of going to church? Have you ever wondered that? Every Sunday, many of us get up, put on something nice and head to our local house of worship. Some Sunday mornings as I sit among my brothers and sisters I ask myself, “What draws each of us to this place?” As I scan the room, things like “worship,” “fellowship, “ and “Bible study come to mind. These are all good reasons to attend church, but is there …
Chicken Coops and Community – Some Do’s and Don’ts for Building Both. Like many enthusiastic urban homesteaders my wife and I recently decided that we should have chickens! What better way to step further from the nasty “grid” and closer to the beauty of self-sustainable simple living – just saying it feels good… My goal was simple: build the coup in true homestead fashion. You know, recycled materials, designed to collect “fertilizer” (aka chicken poop), and, of course, very cheaply! …
As a kid did you ever take advantage of the most naïve friend in your group by saying, “On the count of 3 we all jump together. 1…2…3…JUMP!” then laughing as he or she leapt alone, splashing into the cold water below? I know I did, and although it was just a childish prank, looking back I feel bad for what that taught us all about trust. Trust is an essential element of community. Without it we cannot achieve our …
by Mike Nienaber, Development Coordinator Chicago (04-05) Each September, as the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, our organization witnesses a miracle. Dozens of young people from across the country and even the world come together to lay aside their desires, their differences, their plans and their previous way of life. This new group is full of potential. Each one has decided to unite his or her story to the greater story of Love being told in the …
