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What the homeless can learn from the grumbling Israelites
By Wayne Hammel I guess one of the more frequent responses you hear whenever you are studying the great exodus of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt to The Promised Land is, how in the world could they become such bitter, complaining and unfaithful people after they had witnessed all the miracles God used to deliver them from bondage? I have
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Birdhouses, shaped like light houses, tell spiritual story, raise funds
Dwelling for birds, encouragement for men The lighthouse birdhouses are put together by men who have either graduated our GRACE Discipleship Program, or are in our Discipleship Program. As the purchase form reveals,
Chattanooga needs return of Union Gospel Mission to city center
By Wayne Hammel Once upon a time Chattanooga had enough beds to accommodate most of the men needing emergency shelter. There was The Salvation Army, The Chattanooga Rescue Mission, and us, The Union Gospel Mission. Of the three, The Union Gospel Mission typically served the most meals, housed the most
The false lessons federal bailouts teach the homeless
By Jon Rector The rise of the American bailout is damaging the nation and its prosperity. So big have the dollar amounts grown that we have become numb to them, as might civilians in wartime become indifferent to detonations after living too long in a bomb shelter. Corporate rescues are poisoning the
5 complete Union Gospel Mission program
The Union Gospel Mission announced that five of its residents completed the rigorous Grace Discipleship Program and were honored at a graduation ceremony Sunday night. All men were homeless and have been residents and participants in a program that will equip them to re-enter the world with a new outlook
Donated computers to help men study, find work
God in His providence has opened the door for a joint-venture between the Union Gospel Mission and Tennessee Temple University; to provide an opportunity for our men to work towards their college degrees while participating in the programs offered by the mission. Tennessee Temple University has donated
