Have you ever wanted to give money to a person in need but wondered if it was the right thing to do? Will your gifts be spent on food or on supporting a drug habit? Do strangers appear at your church asking for help? Follow a resourceful couple as they visit the churches and ministries of America. Their travels will reveal a dark side of American culture while shedding light on the vulnerability of the church. Disturbing, occasionally galling, at times heartbreaking or even humorous, these vignettes of life on “the street” are interwoven with practical suggestions for fulfilling Jesus' commands to help those in need.Questions at the end of each chapter encourage a time of reflection. They may be used as discussion topics for either individuals or small groups to help readers apply what they have learned as they get the inside scoop on how the street game is played against the church. A separate workbook is also available. It suggests scriptures for discussion, self-inventory questions, action steps, and strategies for individuals and small groups to apply what they have