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Have you ever gone for an extended period of time without talking to anyone? I mean no face-to-face conversations, no phone calls, no texts, nothing; you just take a break from any human interaction. At first, it’s kind of nice. You start to unwind, relax, and just let yourself breathe. You get comfortable, confident even,

Poverty and homelessness – how do we fix it? It seems like an overwhelming project with no real solution. The truth is there are many factors that play into poverty and homelessness. What affects one person, might not be the same issue for another, which is why you have to take a case by case

In a time where we have more ways to communicate and connect than ever before, we are also lonelier than we have ever been. Many have turned to social media, texting, and online chat rooms to connect with others instead of going out and having face to face conversations. While these means of communication might

Our children are our future. Our children are our future. Our children are our future. Let me say it again so it really sinks in. Our. Children. Are. Our. Future. This is something we hear so often that we tend to simply brush it off, but let’s take a moment to really think about this.

Easter Sunday is fast approaching, and many who don’t normally go to church will be attending services. These are the unchurched, those who haven’t grown up learning about Jesus and who often feel uncomfortable in a church setting because they don’t understand what the pastor is talking about. So how do you plan on reaching

The Branson economy can be tricky. We are a tourism driven town with seasons where the market thrives and seasons where it slows to a crawl. Trying to run a business in this economy is hard. Many employers are forced to cutback during the slow season, losing employees they have spent valuable time and resources

2018 was an amazing year for Jesus Was Homeless, and Gateway Branson Church.  We saw so much growth, and often in places we weren’t necessarily expecting it.  We are so incredibly grateful for how God has continued to bless this organization and taken what little we had to start with, and turned it into a

The holidays are over, cold weather is setting in, and the Branson economy has essentially gone into hibernation. Every year, there comes a time when the tourists leave our happy, family friendly, fun-filled town and head back to their respective cities, leaving a ghost town in their wake. So what happens to those that remain?

When people think of Branson, they often think of the multiple attractions it has to offer. The theatres and shows, retail stores, theme parks, lake activities, and family friendly atmosphere. Billboards line the highways, proclaiming good times and fun for all who come here! But, that’s not the whole story is it? What about the