In my life I have run nearly 400 races, but today’s was different. I stepped up to the starting line, sun becoming hot in the early morning, temperatures and anxiety rising. The crowd was chatting excitably and lunging out their pre-race jitters. I positioned myself a few rows back from the front, surrounded by some […]
Never in my life did I imagine I would be line dancing to the Cupid Shuffle in a prison courtyard surrounded by barbed wire and 590 inmates. But this unreal situation is where I found myself one weekend last month. Thankfully this was a voluntary trip with the Bill Glass Weekend of Champions, a prison
As Christmas day approaches, talk often turns to gratitude and the things in our lives for which we are thankful. Typically, the responses center around being grateful for family, health, jobs but how many of us are thankful for something like safety? For most people, being physically safe is taken for granted, something we never
If you’re anything like me, when January 1 rolls around I’m full of great intentions and lofty(ish) goals. I’ll spend less time on Facebook, eat less chocolate, lose 5 pounds, save more money, spend more hours at the gym – the list goes on and on. The reality is I can count the number of
Would you believe me if I told you that there are more people in slavery today than ever before in our history? You might respond that it’s impossible; slavery has been outlawed hundreds of years ago. Unfortunately, modern day slavery is alive and well. I’m talking about those who are slaves in the Human Trafficking
Kate and many men and women like her are still living on the streets, facing bitter cold, abuse, and lose of hope. These are the men and women we open our doors to every day and with your help offer them hot meals and a safe place to rest, but also offering them hope for
For the last 11 years Laura’s Home has provided help and hope for thousands of women and children in crisis! This week we will celebrate Laura’s Home’s 11th Anniversary on Valentine’s Day! What a privilege to see how God has provided for us for over a decade. I’ve been reflecting on God’s provision as our anniversary
John the Baptist was noted by Jesus as the greatest of prophets (Luke 7:28). And what was John’s ministry? Just to point to the Savior, to the Lamb of God who takes away sin so men and women can walk with a clean conscience before and with Him. John pointed to Jesus who said that even
We asked Sarah, an Inmate Outreach Services intern last summer, to share some of the many things she learned during her prison visits and this is what she sent back to us. 1. Many prisoners just need someone to listen. During a prison ministry weekend event, four interns from The City Mission got the opportunity
Chef Eric Rogers is the founder of Nevaeh Cuisine & Catering located in South Euclid, OH. He has combined his love of cooking and his desire to give back to the community through his restaurant. We interviewed Eric to find out how he is connected with the city of Cleveland and The City Mission, as
