One day three years ago, jobless and inspired, I declared to my husband Austin, "Let's move to South Dallas!" You see, in my ample spare time, I had been doing a lot of research about our city, and had recently learned South Dallas was the most impoverished neighborhood. I thought I could save the world, or at the very least save South Dallas.
Read MorePigeon Poop: A Cautionary Tale & the Practical Care Pack
One time in South Dallas a bird pooped on my head.
I thought it was a raindrop, which looking back seems odd considering every pigeon in the metroplex was hovering over me. Sweet hindsight. Always 20/20.
As I talked with a woman on the sidewalk, I casually swept over the raindrop with my hand.
By swept I mean smeared. And by raindrop I mean bird poop.
Guest Post: Caroline & the Homeless
One day over Christmas break my Bible study leader Gillian texted in our group text asking if anyone wanted to hang out with the homeless the next day. I agreed partly because I had no plans and partly because I was intrigued by the idea just "hanging out" with homeless people. In the past, I've done things like making care packages or grocery shopping for those in need but I had never had a direct, personal interaction wit
Read MoreCommunity Day in Pictures
Our first Community Day was held on a beautiful December Saturday, as only Dallas could offer. New friendships were formed; a birthday was celebrated; prayers were prayed; hearts were warmed; bodies clothed; coffee drunk; cake eaten.
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