“That’s why it is often easier to keep people who are poor at a distance—or to arrange to enter their world only through brief visits. Close proximity makes us more conscious of both abundance and lack. Friendships can move us… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“In addition, a disturbing number of congregations make it clear that they don’t really want people whose lives are a mess (especially after they’ve… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“When we allow ourselves to be disarmed, we become both vulnerable and strong. The only weapons then at our disposal are those of the… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“Mission in our neighborhoods or social ministry across town can be reframed when we recognize that friendship and love belong at the heart of… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“That’s why it is often easier to keep people who are poor at a distance—or to arrange to enter their world only through brief… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“Real friendship involves movement in and out of one another’s worlds, but our privilege, location and busyness often make us inaccessible to friendships with… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“If we are committed to friendship at the margins, all of us need to ask what kind of spirituality will sustain us over the… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“A focus on friendship rearranges our assumptions. What if the resources they have also meet our needs? What if Jesus is already present in… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
“Jesus invites us to think about the people with whom we share meals. He isn’t saying that we should ignore our family and friends,… — Christopher L. Heuertz Copy Share Image
