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GOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Advent, Thinking About GodDecember 20, 2021186Views 0Likes 0Comments

“The Word became flesh and blood , and moved into the neighborhood.” -John 1:14, the Message At Christmas, we celebrate the fact that Jesus moved into our neighborhood on a quiet night, in a humble and unassuming way. He stepped from the glory of heaven and down into the dirt and sorrow of life on…

TRADING TEARS FOR FREEDOM

Human Trafficking, Lighthouse Resource Center, Thinking About GodNovember 24, 2021300Views 0Likes 0Comments

I remember the first time I met her. She cried, held tight by invisible chains of trauma, exploitation, fear, and unspeakable loss. Life pushed down so hard on her that the sheer weight of it made it hard for her take a deep breath. Everyday was a battle. The tears and the anger. Committment to a…

CHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF PAIN AND BEAUTY

Change Therapy and Training CenterOctober 20, 2021213Views 0Likes 2Comments

Salvadoran-American author Roberto Lovato describes El Salvador as “A tiny country of titanic sorrows.” Years of war, oppressive political regimes, crime, machismo, and gang violence have led to many sorrows. Despite these cultural and societal traumas, Salvadorans remain highly resilient, warm, caring, and kind. Pain and beauty exist side by side. In fact, the place…

OUR STREET

Urban MinistrySeptember 29, 2021199Views 0Likes 0Comments

The picture above is our street in our neighborhood. It’s the center of our work in our community. It’s a place where we can be present with those who have questions, who have needs, and who have dreams. This is where we have the chance to look our neighbors in the eye, engage them with…

REBORN

Lighthouse Resource Center, Thinking About GodAugust 31, 2021196Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s guest blogger is MTES staff member, Cecilia Leiva de Benavides. Thank you Cecy for sharing! When we were little and talked to our siblings about what “super power” we wanted to have, there was one power that was the most desired, and that was to go back and travel through time. I think that…

REBUILDING FROM THE INSIDE OUT

A New Dawn, Lighthouse Resource CenterAugust 12, 2021272Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s guest blogger is MTES staff member David Aguiluz, and he shares a unique perspective as both a recovering addict and an addiction therapist. Speaking about addictions is a complex topic. It’s not a topic that focuses solely on drug use. Instead, it focuses on “the compulsive use, abuse, or obsession with an activity, relationship,…