Livin' Like Ghandi: Summerville Sneak Peak

Not my average sneak peak, but read on to learn about a

FABULOUS FAMILY and see their purty faces:

I am fortunate enough to call these folks

some of my bestest of friends.

They are some damn good people, 

if I do say so myself.

They have given up the "American Dream," and broken away 

from the temptation of comfort and status

in order to move their family in to a neighborhood that most of us

would feel unsafe even driving through in the middle of the day.

Meet The Summervilles.

They want to see change happen.

Injustice.

Racism.

Poverty.

Indignity.

Are all things that break their heart.

And so, they are doing something about it.

Not just talking about doing something.
Or spouting off about how something needs to be done.

Or managing a plan that strategizes how to do something in 10 fabulous steps.

But, DOING SOMETHING.

Moving there.

Becoming neighbors and friends.

The people that pass them on their short walk to the park 

are drug dealers, prostitutes, convicts, and sex offenders.

All...

image bearers of the Creator.

They are committed to building real relationships, 

getting to know the best of Holden Heights,

and learning from long-time residents what matters in the hearts of it's people.

It feels trite to say it, 

but that takes time (our most precious commodity)

perseverance (the enemy hates light and wants darkness to stay)

and the mighty power of God.

They inspire me to be the same kind of change that I long to see in this messy world.

Will you join me in praying for The Summervilles?

And if you feel so inclined to know more about and/or support their ministry,

please send me an email and I will forward on their information.

Quote by Ghandi.
Photo from Pinterest, but it wouldn't embed,
so thanks to whomever designed it that doesn't get credit.