There are two voices in that head of yours. Humph, you say. Well, there are. There’s the voice that wants go to that party and the other voice that says “better not.” There’s the voice who takes offense at someone’s actions, and the other voice that sees it from the other guy’s perspective and realizes…Continue reading What’s your plan today?
It seemed like a normal Wednesday morning. People were about town with their heads duly sheathed in little face diapers. As usual, those of us who look for friendly faces were left to wonder about the disposition of the folks they encountered. It is almost impossible to tell if people are scowling or smiling with…Continue reading Unmasked
Read about the effect federal unemployment assistance is having on reentrant pursuit of new employment, a recent success against predatory payday lending practices, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our May 2021 newsletter.
When Tyler Perry stood up to accept a humanitarian award at the Oscar ceremony recently, he said words that we all need to hear. “I refuse hate,” he said. “I refuse to hate someone because they are Mexican, or black, or white, or LBGTQ, or Police Officers, or Asian… I dedicate this award to all…Continue reading “I Refuse Hate”
\The noted author and speaker Wayne Dyer used to tell the story about a man who dragged a heavy bag of dung around with him. Once in a while he’d reach in and smear some of it on his face so everyone could see it. Dyer said that man is us. We each have a…Continue reading Drop The Bag, Don’t take the Bait
Read about Celebrating Re-entry, an upcoming event that will honor Justice involved individuals who have successfully re-entered society, the new leader of our Inmate Letter Writing Team, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our April 2021 newsletter.
This is one of those great stories where everyone is anonymous, but it all happened here in the last few months and days. It begins with a man who was serving time in prison. We’ll call him Paul. When he was released he went to live in faith-based transitional housing. But, the clock was ticking….Continue reading Angels Among Us: Names Withheld
One of the biggest myths about poverty in the U.S. is that poor people don’t want to work. In fact, most American adults living in poverty who can work do work. They are in poverty because they work in low paying, often part-time jobs. Of those in poverty who are not employed, a large percentage…Continue reading Manna: Haven’t seen any for years
Read about our recent meeting with the Jobs for Life students, Unite Indy’s newest Resource Partner, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our March 2021 newsletter.
Today in Bible study, the subject was how to have good relationships. The teacher maintained all we have to do, pretty much, is keep the Golden Rule. I’m sure I got that message loud and clear when I was five or so, but who knew my Sunday school teacher was so smart? For those who…Continue reading The Best Advice Ever
