Man with a Mission – Part Two: Paul Abbot’s vision to help end homelessness in Redding (Read Part One: Paul Abbott – A Man with a Mission – Soul Safari) The Missing Component Paul Abbott came to Good News with vast experience in overseas community development, including working with World Vision as a country director […]
Paul Abbott: A Man With a Mission: Part 1 – Soul Safari
A Man with a Mission: For Paul Abbott, family is everything—particularly when it comes to helping the homeless. He believes that committed spiritual parents and siblings can help create a sense of belonging for the homeless. Besides Jesus as their bedrock, it may be their only chance for a brighter future. How does it […]
Guts, Grit and Glory: Rudy’s Story
Guts, Grit and Glory: What one man’s journey out of addiction teaches us about second chances … and the power of “just showing up.” In the 1992 classic against-all-odds sports film, Rudy, a college football player gets carried off the field—the first player in Notre Dame’s history to earn that honor. Rudy had made an […]
Alan’s Story … and Our Story
Alan’s Story … and Our Story by Jenni Keast Meet Alan. He just spent the last hour cleaning up a homeless encampment. He’s been living there since being released from prison. In 106-degree heat, it’s an exhausting and risky business—especially for a 60-something year-old man with a host of medical challenges.
