Companions in the Neighborhood

May 13, 2013
companion planting

– by Andy Wade – What does it mean to become a companion in the neighborhood? Many of you know that I’m an avid gardener. You probably also know by now that the garden is one of my favorite places to talk with God. It’s probably no surprise that, while sitting around tables at a [...]

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Being Radical, Good Friday

March 29, 2013
The Overflow Project

– by Brian “Wolt” Wolters – Over the past several weeks I have found myself coming up with excuses to drive to work instead of ride my bike.  Even before I get in my truck I tell myself, “Oh, one more day of driving and then I’ll start riding my bike,” or even on a sunny [...]

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Overflowing with Over-Abundance

March 15, 2013
Jackie Beeler

– by Jackie Beeler – If you ever run into me on a hiking trail, you might notice that I tend to carry belongings with me that are roughly equal to my size. My tendency to over-pack (I prefer to call it “being prepared”) is reflective of my subconscious belief that my belongings will alleviate [...]

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Gangster Gardening

March 10, 2013
Garden Fresh Vegetables

– by Andy Wade – Gangster Gardening. That’s what South Central LA resident, Ron Finley, said was needed to transform his neighborhood. Perhaps it’s also the attitude we need to take on as we look for creative ways to build sustainable-living communities. Like so many urban centers, there’s a lack of fresh, healthy foods and [...]

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The Overflow Project: Q & A

March 8, 2013
The Overflow Project

Q & A with Founder and Executive Director, Brian “Wolt” Wolters The Overflow Project (TOP) is a non-profit organization changing lives through simple living and generous giving. Through a 50-Day Challenge that runs Easter – Pentecost, TOP encourages people to think twice about the money they spend each day and consider how they could contribute [...]

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And Now a Word from Our Sponsor…

November 14, 2012
delivered - graphic

by Steve Kimes – Years ago there was a group of churches, all of whom had food ministries to the poor of one sort or another, and we were discussing how to do our ministries better.  The question came up: how can we minister to the poor who come to us?  They aren’t looking to [...]

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Subversive Localism

November 9, 2012
Mark Van Stenwyk

Our good friends over at Parish Collective have posted another great interview, this time with the Mennonite Worker’s (formerly Missio Dei), Mark Van Stenwyk. What do you think about Mark’s radical localism? Do you resonate at all with Mark’s comment, “Problems in our world don’t primarily stem from a lack of action…underneath it all is [...]

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Welcoming Home

November 7, 2012
Worship at Anawim

by Steve Kimes – Joan and Cliff walked in late to the worship service. Their clothes had holes, and who knows when the last time was Joan had brushed her pink-dyed hair? During the prayer service, Joan stood up and explained that she and Cliff were about to lose their housing and that they needed [...]

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Eating on $2 a Day: Final Observations

July 19, 2012
Chris Holcomb Reflects

by Chris Holcomb — Firstly, this would’ve been much more difficult if I wasn’t in the house that I am in now, most notably because of the garden. I may do a future experiment where I outlaw things like getting food from the garden, as not everyone has that kind of access. But I think [...]

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The Story of Change

July 18, 2012
The Story of Change

– by Andy Wade — Annie Leonnard’s newest video, The Story of Change, is a timely piece to insert into Chris Holcomb’s series of experiments living on $2 a day. It’s not just about knowing what’s wrong or even how to shop more justly/sustainably, it’s about getting involved in community. That’s a big part of [...]

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