STORY Conference 2012 – Photos, highlights from Story Chicago
Volunteers and attenders have been jetting into Chicago over the last couple days, and once again, the air over Park Community Church is nothing short of electric.
What Have You Lost? No.5
Do you ever feel like somehow, despite advancements, the world is somehow less connected than you experienced growing up? Recently, I started a discussion on things we've lost along the way and invited readers to tell me how our social fabric has changed in their lifetimes. I'd love it if you'd tell me what you miss.
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What Have You Lost? The Peace of Mind to Let Children Roam the Neighborhood Freely.
Do you remember flying around town on your shiny red ten speed, waving to ...
Read About Friendship No. 2
Sadly, the meaning of meal sharing is largely lost in the Christian community today. In the Near East, to share a meal with someone is a guarantee of peace, trust, fraternity, and forgiveness: the shared table symbolizes a shared life.
Book About 911, Part 3
While the tower lay in pieces, shreds of people’s lives lay exposed in Union Square as stunned family members frantically searched for news of their loved ones. …Talk about God was as common as talk about the weather. Questions like, “Why did this happen?” and “How will we go on?” became the standard replacement for the usual “How are you?” and “Nice day we’re having” greetings.
Book About 911, Part 4
These snippets share a slice of my experience working on a disaster relief team at the site of the Trade Towers. I offer them to you as a way of reflecting on where we've been, what we've learned and who we've become as a result of that tragic, but important day.