Ya Know What I'm Say'n: Hearing the Voice of the HomelessCome journey with me into the world of the homeless. It began with blankets that led me to a park bench and an incredible man who stole my heart. Sit with me as I visit with a registered sex offender who became changed by grace. Listen as I visit with a man who took a blade to his body, and to a young man who used tattoos to hide his pain. Meet the lady whose abusive father broke all of her fingers, and a young lady whose father beat her with a two-by-four. Meet these and others, and discover the sweet souls buried beneath their outer self. God provided me a glimpse of what He sees. At times, it was overwhelming, and at times inspirational. Whether from under the bridge or the downtown park, so many forgotten people shared their lives with me. From those others have shunned, I experienced love. In places I could not have imagined, I witnessed beauty, grace, and strength. Join me as I introduce you to my homeless friends and stand ready for your heart to change when you see them through the eyes of Jesus. |
Contents
Mike | 162 |
Day at the Laundromat | 170 |
Greg Visit 5 176 CHAPTER 24 John | 190 |
Tony | 201 |
Through Tinted Glasses | 220 |
Good Bye Mr Shed | 224 |
Struggling | 228 |
Eucharist and Gifts | 235 |
Prison Doors | 44 |
Greg Visit 4 | 48 |
Stirred Waters | 62 |
Jane | 69 |
Richard Visit 1 | 78 |
Richard Visit 2 | 85 |
Matthew | 92 |
Thomas | 101 |
Bruce | 109 |
Dawn | 119 |
Anita | 129 |
Susan Jim and Baby | 136 |
Chains of a Different Kind | 147 |
CHAPTER I9 I Am Weary God Speaks | 152 |
Nicole | 155 |
Melanie | 239 |
Those Hands Those Feet | 247 |
This is 90 7 | 250 |
Im tired really tired Kris | 254 |
Christmas Party at the Bridge | 262 |
God Is In the Details 271 CHAPTER 36 Teresa | 273 |
Homeless Hospitality | 286 |
Lasagna and Basketball | 296 |
Brownies and Bibles | 299 |
Scars | 305 |
Loy | 322 |
Pulling Away | 325 |
The Battle 331 Final Words | 346 |
Author Biography 351 Interview with Kris | 353 |