Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Where I went: This week, my family went on vacation. Since starting my 2012 experiment, I’ve known that I would be away from home for a week this July. When setting up parameters to serve once a week for a year, I was unsure how I would continue to learn to have a “nature of a … [Read more...]
Where I went: Beaverton School District provides lunches for kids ages 0-18 for the summer months while school is out. On Saturdays, St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s ministry “Faith Cafe” subsidizes lunches for adults with children as well. The following is a press release … [Read more...]
On Monday, my neighbor asked if our family would like to volunteer with her family at Northwest Children’s Outreach. I had a previous commitment, but my two daughters begged to go. After months of wondering if my quest to find the nature of a servant was having any serious impact … [Read more...]
Welcome, Frugal Living NW Readers! I hope reading the FLNW article about the Banks-Vernonia Trail provides a fun family activity for you this summer. Here is some information about this website. My blog began as an attempt to gain more compassion by serving others. … [Read more...]
Where I Went: NCompass ministry started as an organization providing immediate needs for the homeless in our community. They have expanded a bit, branching out to meet needs of those internationally. Their website gives a detailed account of their mission and also recounts the … [Read more...]