I am posting this from Nashville TN where I am enjoying a little vacation with family from around the country. Vanessa and I have commented several times about how many homeless folks we have observed here in Nashville - where there is a sign downtown instructing people NOT to give to panhandlers. I decided to check the news back home and saw this article with the perspective of an expert I know and respect - maybe you do too.

How can a church like Vintage bring grace and truth to a conversation like this? Can we be honest without being cruel or judgmental? Can we be generous while maintaining accountability and proper priorities?

What do you think?