Entries from January 2009

January 30, 2009

Centennial Celebration

By Dr. Chad Audi
Without a doubt, 100 years is a long time. Some people are fortunate to live that long. Some businesses survive 100 years of ups and downs. General Motors recently celebrated its 100th birthday and Ford Motor Company marked the 100th anniversary of its Model T, an invention that put the world on [...]

January 29, 2009

The Power of Prayer

By Dr. Chad Audi 
“Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’… And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; [...]

January 21, 2009

Fighting Poverty

By Dr. Chad Audi
The fight against poverty in the United States has a new proponent — President Barack Obama. Not only is his presidency an historic occasion, but he also brings his own blueprint for change.
At the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM), we see firsthand the impact poverty has on individuals and families. It is [...]

January 13, 2009

Donations Down, Needs Rise

By Dr. Chad Audi
The current economic crisis is taking a toll on us all, and it has really impacted the non-profit world. At the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM), it is our mission to help support those individuals who are greatly affected by these challenging times. But as needs rise, donations decline. Just about everyone [...]

January 5, 2009

Hope for 2009

By Dr. Chad Audi
The New Year typically brings new hope. We feel as though we are embarking on a new beginning. We can wipe the slate clean and start over again. There’s a lot to hope and pray for in 2009.
Number one on my wish list is a positive economic outlook. The magnitude and impact [...]