Feeding the homeless caused quite a controversy recently in Daytona Beach, Florida. A local law prohibits individuals from sharing food with homeless people in public places, but Debbie and Chico Jimenez chose to violate the law when they gave food …
We’ve entered the graduation season — a time filled with hope and dreams for the future. High school seniors are looking forward to attending college in the fall, and college graduates are anticipating landing their first “real” job. It’s also …
Often, when people think of homelessness, they forget about the impact it has on children. The number of homeless students in this country is growing. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, homeless student enrollment has risen steadily since …
Winter is making history. Record-breaking snow and subzero temperatures and wind chills are affecting much of the country, including the South. All of us who have been caught in the grip of the wintry weather know how uncomfortable the biting …
Recently, while reading a newspaper column about the importance of paying it forward, I was reminded of the following Bible verse: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.” – …
The popular holiday song, Give Love on Christmas Day, encourages people to “give more than just presents from a store” on Christmas. The lyrics state “No greater gift is there than love.” There is something else that also makes a …