This week I was driving down a busy road on a cold day and saw an apparently homeless man walking down the street. He had no coat and was wearing an trash bag over his short-sleeve shirt in an attempt to stay warm. The flow of traffic would not permit me to stop and there was no place to park - otherwise I was sorely tempted to give him my coat. That night I told Debbie that I might be coming home without my coat one day. She asked why, and I explained what happened.

Then my jewel of a wife had a brilliant idea. Why not keep a couple of my old coats (that I hardly every wear anymore) in my car during this winter, as a ready supply in case I’m confronted with the same situation? Great idea!

And now I’m ready if I have the same opportunity (next time, I’ll slow down and toss him a coat if I can’t stop.)

A great idea … food for thought.

Bob
Fides Quaerens Intellectum

In the past we have has lengthy discussion about Shane Claiborne and his ministry to the homeless and poor in North Philadelphia. Click here…

Yesterday there was a warehouse fire in their neighborhood that destroyed much of the “Simple Way” Ministry. There are ways to give assistance listed on their website…