July 10, 2018

"I've been really trying to study the beatitudes."

I met Erin at the same Bible study that I met David at (previous photo). Erin was an alcoholic which led him to have to live in his van. He is now sober and has a joyful attitude.
When I asked if I could take his photo, he took me across the street to his van. He pointed out some of his favorite stickers, jumped from the drivers seat to the back where all of his wetsuits and surfboards were stored, and all while smiling and laughing.

If you're unfamiliar with the beatitudes, it's the counterculture perspective that Jesus taught. Here's a few of them found in Matthew 5:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled."