Last night I preached at the William Booth Center (men's transitional homeless shelter) from Hebrews 10:19-25. I was struck anew by the call to not forsake meeting together and to consider ways to spur each other on to love and good deeds.

We have Jesus, the Great High Priest. We can boldly enjoy intimacy with the one and holy God and we don't need any person as a go-between. But we cannot thrive without community. We need encouragement.

I got to experience that truth first-hand today. Rob Noland, leader of Revolution Hawaii stopped by today to see the neighborhood. It was great to spend time with someone who has experienced the sort of things we struggle with at StreetLevel. It is rejuvenating to get together and share ideas and encourage each other.

Check out Revolution Hawaii at right. The inagural session of this one year discipleship school is about to go to the Marshal Islands for their summer placement. Session Two starts in September.

If you burn easily, contact me about downtown Seattle.