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December 2021 Reflections
It is crazy to think that 5 years ago this week I moved to Washington to come to seminary. In honor of that, I reread a prayer I wrote on the plane ride here. In my fear of all the uncertainty of what was to come and all that was on the line from meContinue reading “December 2021 Reflections”
What I Learned about Work in 2020
As you could probably imagine, 2020 was a strange year for finishing a master’s degree and be ministering to people. For many people, 2020 was a year of hardship and isolation. And, if I am honest, 2020 was filled with seasons of discouragement and challenge in the work I am doing with homeless moms andContinue reading “What I Learned about Work in 2020”
God’s Heart for the Poor
The God of the Bible has always displayed a heart toward the outsider and the least of these. Before considering how the Church ought to care for the poor, it is necessary to remember God’s love for the impoverished. Why does God care about the poor and what actions does He take to love theContinue reading “God’s Heart for the Poor”
Avoiding Burnout in Pastoring the Needy
I have been through challenging seasons of ministry. I shepherd homeless moms and kids in the Seattle area. My days in ministry are often heavy because there’s brokenness everywhere. I thrive in this setting, pointing women and children to Jesus. But there are days when stories are heavier and growth feels slow, and I crumbleContinue reading “Avoiding Burnout in Pastoring the Needy”
Introduction
Hello! My name is Madalaine Horky and I am so thankful you are here. I have had a desire to serve the poor and homeless for many years now. It all began with spending a summer forming relationships with homeless children at a nonprofit organization in Tacoma, Washington. Since then, I have spent my careerContinue reading “Introduction”
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