This picture probably says it all regarding Detroit. As one person said it, "it seems like I'm in some kind of Zombieland (after his drive through the city)." Tamar and I had the opportunity to stay with some great friends in the heart of the city. They've planted a church there and are doing some great ministry for the Lord. We took a drive in my friend's 72 Buick Skylark, hoping to see an abandoned Buick like this one. He had seen it earlier and wanted to show it to me. The family who owns it was hesitant to show me because if they uncovered people may see it and steal it. Fear is evident in safety of lives. Fear triumphs trusting people. There's a cloud of fear encompassing the city.Much like this car, there are hundreds and thousands of abandonment everywhere: cars, buildings, houses, etc. It was gloom to drive through. Detroit is a city that's crying in pain from the sixties. So my heart goes out to Eric and Keltie, Eric and Sarah, and Leon and Rebecca. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." My hope and prayer is that Mack Ave Community Church be that beacon of hope and light to a city crying. Then I came home to a community where I can sleep with my door unlocked. There's something wrong with that.
