Celebrate! Why We Make a Joyful Noise
Dear Friend, Years ago, a mom and her little girl arrived at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, in desperate need of shelter. The moment the girl said, “It’s my fifth birthday today,” was heartbreaking — heartbreaking that she was spending her birthday in a homeless shelter. The next day, our staff threw a big party,…
Jesus Came to Transform Us
Dear Friend, It’s been said: Jesus didn’t come to fix us, he came to transform us. This profound truth never ceases to amaze me — especially at Eastertime! What God does through Christ’s life, death and resurrection … it’s so much more than a quick fix. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we all…
Looking for Hope in the New Year
Dear Friend, I love the new year! Whether it’s rung in with celebration or a simple flip of the calendar page, the arrival of January represents a new beginning and a fresh start. But for hurting men, women and children facing homelessness, hunger and hardship, the new year can be especially difficult. As winter…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Dear Friend, It’s Christmastime — “the most wonderful time of the year,” as the classic song reminds us. For many, the season is filled with festive lights and carols, warm-hearted gatherings and holiday cheer. But for most of our guests, their memories of the holidays are not so rosy. For our neighbors who are…
Thanksgiving in the Midst of Suffering
Dear Friend, I love the story of Thanksgiving. We celebrate the holiday every year, yet many people don’t realize what a fascinating history it has in America — and how meaningful it is to us here at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. The winter before the first Thanksgiving, half the Pilgrims died. The next fall,…
Who Is My Neighbor?
Dear Friend, People often ask: What’s your highest priority at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission? The answer is found in our mission statement: “Sharing God’s love by caring for those who are poor in body, mind and spirit, to see lives transformed through Christ to hope, joy and lasting productivity.” Loving our neighbors is at…
