Comfort and Joy
Dear Friend, There is something comforting about Christmas traditions. The tree goes in its familiar place, favorite songs return and decorations appear. We know what to expect, and that familiarity is part of what makes Christmas special. At the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, the men, women and children who come to us for…
What God Does at Thanksgiving Is Remarkable
Dear Friend, There's something about Thanksgiving that always brings me back to what matters most. It's one of the few days when we really stop and say out loud that we are grateful. And I think it's one of the most God-focused days we have. Because gratitude has to go somewhere. It…
Love in Action
Dear Friend, When I think about what "love in action" really means, I think about you. It's one thing to care. It's another to actually do something — to give, to show up, to keep showing up. That's what friends like you do, and it's something I'm grateful for every day. …
Unexpected Joy
Dear Friend, What do men, women and children expect to find when they come to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission? First, they know they’ll find a nutritious meal and safe shelter. Next, many will find an opportunity to rebuild what’s broken in their lives. But, what many don’t expect, and often find in surprising ways,…
We See Miracles!
Dear Friend, With God, all things are possible. I hold this truth close because Scripture tells us so — and because I see the “impossible” happen every day at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. I’m reminded of Ezekiel’s vision in the valley of dry bones. God asked him to speak life into what seemed lifeless,…
The Light of the World in the New Year
As we're now a few weeks into the new year, I miss the light the holidays usher in. My mother-in-law actually still has her Christmas tree up. In fact, she leaves it up all year because she loves Christmas so much. Every now and then, she goes into the room to look at it…
