Am I Enough?
Absolutely not.
And absolutely yes.
It’s a paradox: a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
You are nowhere near enough.
You are absolutely enough.
How can both be true?
Today is my last day working for Union Gospel Mission. In this, my last blog post, I wanted to explore a truth, a crazy paradox, that God has been teaching me over and over again – a glimmer here, a slice there – for the past fourteen and a half years (and, honestly, the lesson started long before that). UGM proved to be an excellent training ground for the most profound lesson of my life.
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Homelessness doesn't begin with a lack of housing. Most of the time, it begins with a lack of healthy relationships.
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How do you pave a pathway out of homelessness? How do you quit addiction? We asked the men and women who have most recently finished UGM LIFE Recovery.
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Rose fell into addiction in her late twenties, and for the next 32 years, her life was defined by loss, loneliness and self-hatred. She had no idea how to set herself free.
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Rachelle is legally deaf and a single parent of four. She has faced childhood trauma, addiction and homelessness. At UGM, she found all the help she needed to rebuild her life. See where she is today.
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The discussion around homelessness almost always becomes us versus them. Rich versus poor. People on the streets versus business owners. Shelters versus neighborhoods. Until we realize that we are all in the same big boat, we will continue to point fingers, assign blame and miss the point.
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On her 10-year anniversary, JoAnn Zajicek shares her discovery about what really brings women to the UGM Center in Coeur d'Alene.
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Never has there been a more critical time to educate yourself on the subject of homelessness in our region. Dive in, learn and get involved.
