Podcast – Unhoused Community

The Hope of Advent

Hope can change everything. It’s the first candle of Advent, with love, joy, and peace to follow these next few weeks. Hope is right there with love and faith in scripture, as to the importance for us in God’s eyes. With no hope, people can sink into fear, despair, and basically stop really living. Unfortunately, […]

Ready-Fire-Aim

I admit, I’m a classic entrepreneur. For me, it’s always been ready-fire-aim. That means I’ll jump in and begin working towards finding a solution, building a business, starting a project, etc. and not spend a lot of time in organizing things, meetings, reading the instructions, preparing, and making a detailed plan. Sometimes that method can get off track, but often it works out great. Many times, it’s the best way to start something new and creative, such as a tiny-home community for the homeless, as that does not exist now in Tulsa.

“Our Calling” in Dallas is Doing Great Things for the Homeless

Three big things that our homeless friends need are:
1. Get off the streets are into a safe, dignified, affordable home.
2. Be surrounded by people who care and are qualified to help them in their physical, mental, social, spiritual, and vocational life.
3. Live in a real community environment.

How do we go from Facebook Likes to Monetary Donations?

We’re a new non-profit in Tulsa, with little name recognition now, big dreams, and little money.  Eden Village of Tulsa is less than 5 months old, yet we’ve made some good strides so far.  We are an official 501 (C)(3) non-profit with IRS tax-free status.  We have a nice website, brochures, a Board, and a […]

SO, IS THE HIGH COST OF BEER REALLY THAT BAD?

I find it ironic as I read the front page of the Tulsa World this morning with the contrasting headlines. One is about trying to deal with the increasing number of people on the streets, sidewalks, and other public places. People setting up tents, food and clothing str, sometimes sleeping on the sidewalks and public […]

SO HOW DID EDEN VILLAGE OF TULSA BEGIN?

Little did I know that in 2010, when I set out to thru-hike the 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, I’d be setting the stage for the beginning of an Eden Village of Tulsa. I was founder and owner of LawnAmerica in Tulsa, and took off on a 5-month journey to hike the entire Appalachian […]