They also have support groups, both Christ-centered and semi-neutral (AA, NA, etc.) on Tuesday nights…over 23 groups meet in the building that night, eat dinner together, etc.

The website is outdated and hard to navigate, but you can check it out at http://www.scf.net if you want.

I would point out that what Omar and Dan did was an “ordinary” attempt for THEM, but may not be for others. This is the world they are acquainted with and, for Omar at least, listening to a drunk and despairing musician is sadly a rather ordinary event. I say this because the story does lean a little into the dramatic for most of us…but it really is rather normal for these guys.

For example, I might stop and listen to an outlaw motorcycle club member who was in obvious distress. I have relationships with these guys and they trust me (I have done several biker blessings over the years with them…and I ride the right kind of bike). That would be an ordinary attempt on my part, but not for most people. The point is, just do what’s doable for YOU. Be who YOU are and notice, pray and listen to the people you ordinarily come into contact with in your ordinary routines.

Don’t perpetrate the addiction to drama by trying to be brave (if you’re not normally brave, anyway). Just be yourself and God will show you what He’s up to in YOUR world.

Ok…I’m done preaching.

Great story. way to go!