Topics:<\/b> Caring; Compassion; Discipleship; Generosity; Giving; Homelessness; Kindness; Needs; Poor People; Regret<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Matthew 10:40\u201342; James 2:14\u201317<\/p>\n
The Chicago-based newspaper StreetWise<\/i> is sold by homeless people who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as I walked to work, I passed a StreetWise<\/i> vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and I\u2019d already stopped by Starbucks and paid more than a buck for a measly cup of coffee. Feeling noble, I struggled to find my wallet, reached in, and took out a dollar.<\/p>\n
The homeless woman asked, \u201cDo you really want the paper, or can I keep it to sell to someone else?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep the paper,\u201d I replied. Then I added, \u201cHow are you today?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so cold,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the sun comes out, it warms up, and you have a good day,\u201d I told her as I turned to go.<\/p>\n
I continued on, with the cup of coffee warming my hand. About half a block later, the conversation finally registered. I wrestled for a moment with what I should do, but I was late, so I kept walking. Ever since, I\u2019ve regretted not giving her a cup of hot coffee in Christ\u2019s name.<\/p>\n
\u2014Joseph Stowell, A Heart for the City<\/i> (Moody, 1999)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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