Good People of Chicago

Yesterday I had the good fortune of being introduced to some truly amazing people, Joel and Mo Krogman, artists and social justice advocates working with high risk teens in the inner-city of Chicago. They have a wonderful story that truly inspires me. Mo is a painter, www.mobellapaints.etsy.com and had some of her work at the Willow Creek Chicago Good Friday Experience which we all walked through together. The experience was a combination of sites, sounds, smells and tastes expressed through artistic interpretation and personal reflection. It was as powerful experience as you allowed it to be; reflecting on the Christ's journey those final hours leading up to His crucifixion. Joel and Mo work with a ministry called Breakthrough (http://www.breakthrough.org/) that has invested in the lives of men and women of all ages in the West Chicago area, providing programs for children, teens as well as adults looking for shelter, food, work and help with overcoming addiction. I have such great respect for those who have dedicated their lives to the service of humanity, especially those segments of humanity found on the margins. The other interesting part of Joel and Mo's story is that Joel is a filmmaker and is helping teens tell their story. If you want to see more of Joel's work go to: http://vimeo.com/interruptedmedia

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