by Jon Kuhrt | Oct 1, 2019 | Opinion
The Rev E.T. Prust laid the foundation stone of Abington Square Mission in the center of Northampton, England, in July 1878. The 1870s was an era when nonconformist missions made a massive impact in towns and cities in the United Kingdom. As well as running Sunday...
by Jon Kuhrt | May 6, 2019 | Opinion
I saw these words on a wall of a center for homeless people I visited recently: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” I think they display a realism and wisdom that is helpful for everyone seeking to help people in need. The center helps people with...
by Jon Kuhrt | Apr 16, 2019 | Opinion
The Bible is central to the Christian faith. But it’s also long, complex and parts of it are offensive to many people. And that includes a lot of Christians. I have always found much of the Old Testament difficult, especially books like Joshua, which contain so much...
by Jon Kuhrt | Mar 22, 2019 | Opinion
I worked in a large hostel for 140 homeless people in the mid-1990s. One resident (let’s call him Brian) had incredibly strong body odor. His lack of personal hygiene and reluctance to wash his clothes became a real issue. It led to snide comments from other...
by Jon Kuhrt | Feb 7, 2019 | Opinion
“Hector” is a gritty and moving road-movie about a homeless man traveling from Scotland to London for Christmas. The 2015 movie is tough to watch in parts, but it is also heart-warming and brilliantly acted. It avoids sentimentalizing the characters or the subject...