Voices of Poor People’s Church
These reflections come from the life of Poor People’s Church and the people we walk with every week. Some speak to those in recovery. Others speak to families, volunteers, and anyone trying to move forward with faith and honesty. All grow out of real conversations, real struggles, and the hope that change is still possible.
Denial’s Denial
Real change begins in the mirror. Until we face our own self-deception, judgment of others becomes another way to avoid the deeper work of renewal.
The Cult of Imallset
The most dangerous lie is the belief that we are “all set.” Real faith begins when we admit our need for God and for each other.
The Uncertainty of Faith
Faith begins where certainty ends. When we accept the limits of what we can know, doubt stops being a threat and becomes the doorway to trust, humility, and love.
Where Are You
When pain shows up in our lives, we usually try to silence it. But what if it isn’t weakness at all, and it's trying to tell us something important?
This Time Will Be Different
What do you do when love becomes enabling, and hope starts to hurt? This reflection speaks to those walking the tightrope between compassion and boundaries.
The Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer has been a guiding light in recovery for decades, offering peace in powerlessness, courage for change, and wisdom for discernment.
“But I say unto you…..”
When Jesus said, “But I say unto you,” he was not rejecting the past. He was showing us how to read it through the lens of love.
The Gray Hat
Jesus didn’t sort people into “good” and “bad.” He invited everyone to the table—and asked us to do the same.
Maewyn Succat
Before he was St. Patrick, he was a kidnapped teenager named Maewyn. He was scared and enslaved, but he found strength and purpose through suffering.
Jesus and Social Justice
Repentance begins when we stop defending ourselves and ask God to forgive and change us.
Part 1: The First Letters in Red
Jesus’ first words in red were spoken in the wilderness, showing how to face hardship with strength from the Spirit.
Part 2: Why is Temptation so tempting?
Temptation works because it looks good at first glance. Only by knowing the truth behind it can we see the hook hidden beneath the bait.
Part 3: Why Three Temptations?
Body, mind, and spirit all matter, but only when the spiritual comes first do the others find their place.
Part 4: “What is it?”
Jesus’ first temptation was about hunger, but his answer pointed beyond survival. We do not live by bread alone, but by trusting the deeper provision of God.
The Sandlot
Real ministry doesn’t happen only inside church walls. Step outside the uniform and meet people where the gospel is lived.