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Whitewashed Tombs

by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member “I really hope I go to heaven,” Luther told me recently in the center. We were having a conversation about “doing Christian things” versus actually following Jesus. Leading up to that question, he brought…

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What an Honor

by Libby Trudeau, Client Services Analyst   As I prepare to leave my full-time work at Emmaus, the thought that has been running through my mind continuously is what an honor it has been. To be a small part of…

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Simple Ministry

by Caleb Anderson, Outreach Coordinator   Is there a story that encapsulates my six years at Emmaus? Adam’s story comes to mind. Emmaus had known Adam for years on outreach, since well before I started showing up out there. He…

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Decorum is Overrated

by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member   When I do outreach on the streets, it’s very common to hear people yelling down the street about everything from ex-boyfriends to the latest hit pop song. I am usually the one casually…

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Holding On Tight

by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member   I’ve lived most of my life in what you might call the “fast lane.” I am always going from one place to the next, whether it’s dance class, church, work, or time with…

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There Is Love

by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director I’ve been told i look like Jesus, Satan (when i wore my hair in a ponytail; evidently the only physical difference between Jesus and Satan), Tom Petty, that guitar player from Korn,…

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Striking a Chord

by Ellen Aldridge, Kaio Community Member   “Hey Caleb!” André cried across the street as he and I walked down the street together one night. I admit that I was shocked because I hadn’t really seen or talked to anyone…

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Hope

by Joel Brown, Kaio Community Member   A couple of months ago, Mary and I ran into Marshall on Outreach. We’ve seen Marshall on Outreach lots of times, but a couple days back he’d finally made it to the Ministry…

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Peaceful Eyes

by Al Tauber, Stories from the Streets Co-Director Twice in one day i was told i have peaceful eyes.   The first was Ricky, sitting across from me at lunch in the Ministry Center, completely out of the blue. “You…

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