My friend Russell went to heaven yesterday

Last evening around 8 pm, I listened to a voicemail from Violet Smith. She informed me that Russell-her only son-had passed away earlier in the day. My heart was cracked open as I realized that a man I have only known for a couple of years will no longer call, or accept my calls; will [...]

Play-doh people

One of the ministries that is close to my heart is Helping Up Mission in downtown Baltimore. At a point in my life a couple of years ago I considered going down there to live and join their Spiritual Recovery program. Thank God for the mission! The staff, the volunteers, and the residents are all committed [...]