“beyond the millions of discarded and abandoned souls, we encounter millions of others who live their lives in terrible isolation and loneliness.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Harvard professor Robert Putnam’s ground-breaking book Bowling Alone stirred the conscience of America in 2001, when he showed that we sign fewer petitions, belong… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“In spite of the messages of Western culture, personal fulfillment lies in connection, not autonomy. Spirituality is the discovery of the fundamental connection that… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“However, if homelessness presents a challenge, the problem of lovelessness poses an even greater threat to society. We see symptoms of lovelessness, for example,… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“the average age of a homeless person is nine, and families account for nearly 40 percent of the homeless numbers.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“If Jesus pounded away on any kingdom principle, He pounded on equality. The kingdom of God has no room for status-hunting.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“C. S. Lewis countered the accusation of heavenly-mindedness when he wrote: “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Our vision of the heavenly realm...can sustain us through the most difficult of days and circumstances. It births hope amidst hardship and nurtures faith… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Authentic community will undoubtedly be marked by conflict, risk, and rejection. At the same time it offers the deepest levels of acceptance, intimacy, and… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Our binds us together. It becomes the glue between all believers. It jolts us to recall that we stand together before God with all… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“Thomas à Kempis lived in the fifteenth century. His classic work, entitled The Imitation of Christ, has been one of the most widely read… — David Timms Copy Share Image
“beyond the millions of discarded and abandoned souls, we encounter millions of others who live their lives in terrible isolation and loneliness.” — David Timms Copy Share Image
“If we are to grow as persons . . . we must consciously participate in the emerging community of our lives, in the claims… — David Timms Copy Share Image
