Comments on: Where would Jesus live?

By: Geri Chappelle

Geri Chappelle — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:38:43 +0000

Thank you for what you are doing. I used to live in Memphis. I will pray for your continued “success” with this ministry and others like it. I will pray for the expansion of this into other communities in the area. Praise You, Father, for what you are doing for Binghamtom and Binghampton

By: Todd Smith "Te`Luvv (tay-love)"

Todd Smith "Te`Luvv (tay-love)" — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:28:22 +0000

I moved to Memphis from Tacoma, WA. At the time it was the most unchurched state in the nation. I moved to Memphis in August 2006 to find that there are more than 5,000 churches and or ministries in Shelby County. But then Memphis is always 1 of the top 5 cities for homocide, murder and such like. Churchs are beyond wealthy here, from water fountains, statues, bowling alleys, the latest and greatest in multimedia and music to every kind of comfort a person can want. These churches have as many ammenites as do hotels and resorts. It’s a shame that the priorities of the church as a whole have become ungodly, worldly, selfish and individualistic. With millions of dollars in tithes and offerings each month, the church could seriously make a citywide face lift for Memphis happen, bring change in the lives of people, and win souls along the way. I’ve been inspired by the whole article. Thanks for sharing.

By: Todd Smith "Te`Luvv (tay-love)"

Todd Smith "Te`Luvv (tay-love)" — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:07:06 +0000

PRAISE JESUS. 1 Corinthians 15:19 says (paraphrasing) “if I had hope in this life only I’d be above all men most miserable.” Because Jesus is alive everyone who is alive has hope today. As long as you are still breathing you have hope today because Jesus Christ lives. Binghampton is a representation of fear, in that those living there have been gripped by fear and those who could have made a difference were gripped by fear the same. Fear impedes every potential change that could be made in a place like Binghampton. But thank God that there are those who have been gripped by His fear, and in action have proved that the fear of God is greater than all other fears combined. Looking cities and situations like Binghampton in the face cannot be compared to standing before the living God with work undone. The fear of the living God (Jesus) caused His devoted followers to act out their fear in faith. And the faith of the followers of Jesus has made this happen with so much more to come. PRAISE JESUS!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:57:00 +0000

who has money for crack.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:56:01 +0000

Stop putting drugs in the poor areas.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:46:17 +0000

I am SO touched! This is MY MEMPHIS! Praise the LORD!

By: Pam Abston

Pam Abston — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:46:14 +0000

Jesus Christ would have so lived right here in these areas I just read about. How can we as a community move forward and realize we must be the hands and feet? I am so moved by the leaders that are there now and uniting with all of God’d people. This should be an article that every Memphian should be required to read. Thanks so much-God bless you all

By: Jesse Purcell

Jesse Purcell — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:25:14 +0000

Awesome to see what has come about God has been doing and I am excited to hear how God continues to draw you to himself as you reach the locals. May God continue to give you the passion to do His work.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:14:53 +0000

I was born and raised in Memphis, and I was so moved to see this article, to see that REAL Kingdom work is going on in a city that I love so much. Much like the people in the article, a friend of my family bought a home in Binghampton as well, and everyone thought he was crazy….they told him that he would get robbed or killed down there…but he made a commitment to BE the church. It’s a HUGE commitment, but I admire his courage and his willingness to do whatever it takes to reach a dying community with the love of Christ. He LOVES his neighborhood, loves the people, and I thank God for folks who are called to do this kind of mission work. It’s tough, but the results are AWESOME!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:18:21 +0000

This gives me hope and some good strategies as I am beginning to support a mentally ill woman who is a believer in starting a house (apartment) church in the skid row area where she is living.
Thanks for posting this story with such detail!
My primary focus is with unreached people groups, but while I’m living in N America, I can still reach the poor where I am.