We are only human. We get tired, we struggle, and sometimes we feel like we’re barely holding it together. But we were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this month’s BDMC blog, Jesse shares honestly about burnout, community, repentance, loving our neighbors well, and the ongoing work of serving people in crisis here in Beaver Dam — including those experiencing homelessness in local hotels.

Grace on the Streets

There’s something about the grace of Jesus that still stops me in my tracks. Grace means undeserved favor—and it shows up in the most unexpected places.

At Beaver Dam Mission Center, I’ve met people who have lived decades without stability—people whose stories are full of trauma, survival, and resilience. And yet, when we sit down and talk, I feel God closer than ever. These aren’t charity cases—they’re family. They remind me who Jesus prioritized: the hurting, the outcast, the overlooked.

Grace covers us all. So look past the sin. Look past the shame. Show up. Listen. Love boldly.