Insights and Reflections from the CEO of Wichita Falls Faith Mission
In the 80’s and 90’s, a book series became popular called “Choose Your Own Adventure.” The books were designed for a 7- to 14-year-old audience. The reader—takes on a role relevant to the adventure, such as a private investigator, mountain climber, race-car driver, doctor, or spy. Throughout the book, the reader faces two or three options, [...]
Well, we made it through the latest version of snowmaggedon. It wasn’t as bad as the one in 2021, but don’t tell that to the men, women and children we encountered on the streets. Anytime the temps get below zero, it is dangerous. Another difference this year was that we were already on the streets [...]
I thought it would be appropriate to start this new year with a reminder of why we exist. It is, “To provide Christ-centered programs and services that lead the homeless and addicted toward self-sufficiency.” That statement is packed full of information, but today I want to focus on the phrase, “Christ-centered.” You may have ascertained [...]
When we think about dreams, we often think of lofty, out-of-reach things that reside somewhere out there in our imagination. But when God is in control of our dreams and desires, we can dream big because He is a big God. However, when all you want is to have a bed or a meal, it [...]
I saw a bumper sticker the other day that read, “Streets are for cars, not people.” It was a great reminder to me that we will never complete the vision of Wichita Falls Faith Mission until no one is living on the streets or in shelters. On any given night in the North Texas region, [...]
My 3-year-old twin grand daughters are beginning to discover giving. I’m pretty proud of their mother, my daughter, for instilling this virtue in them. Right now, it’s mostly works of art, but they have recently graduated to sharing their ice crème … and let me tell you, that’s big deal. The youngest will come up [...]
Recently, we asked some people the question, “What does home mean to you?” Most of them responded quickly without having to think about it. The answers included things like, togetherness, acceptance, safe, warmth, family … It’s interesting that when you ponder that question, most of the time your mind goes to people and relationships rather [...]
In the 1991 movie, City Slickers, Billy Crystal plays the role of Mitch, a Manhattan yuppie who along with his buddies sign up for a cattle drive. Their reluctant trail boss, Curley, played by Jack Palance leads them through one adventure to the next. In one scene, Mitch and Curley are talking and enjoying an [...]
