TMM was previously known as Tucson Metropolitan Ministry and began in 1974 as a social services outreach of various local churches, United Way, and other entities.
TMM has assisted in the development and growth of now independent organizations like the Community Food Bank, Miracle Square Apartments, and Travelers Aid...
Some 400 volunteers have donated their time and services as receptionists, drivers, construction workers, sorting clothing, mailing assistants, warehouse workers, tutors, and etc...
In April 2011 TMM was awarded a grant from the Arizona Department of Housing worth $742,000.00! These funds go beyond the recently completed Capital Campaign that generated more than $3,400,000.00. What an exciting future ahead for TMM!
How we treat others is how we treat Jesus.
The soldiers bowed before Jesus, making fun of him, saying ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ They spat on Jesus. They began to beat him on the head. Then they led him away to be crucified.” (Mark 15:18-19).
The soldiers’ assignment was simple. Take the Nazarene to the hill and kill him. But they wanted to have some fun first. Strong, armed soldiers encircled an exhausted, nearly dead Galilean carpenter and beat up on him. The beating was commanded. The crucifixion was ordered. But the spitting? Spitting isn’t intended to hurt the body—it can’t. Spitting is intended to degrade the soul, and it does.
Ever done that? Maybe you haven’t spit on anyone, but have you gossiped? Raised your hand in anger? Ever made someone feel bad so you would feel good? Our Lord explained this truth in Matthew 25:40: How we treat others is how we treat Jesus!
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)
from He Chose the Nails
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