There is something uncommon and all together special about the ability to remain faithful, constant, and committed to something.

In a culture that is bent on immediate results and instant gratification, faithful is a character trait that is often used to describe the generations that have come before. It is rarely named in ours. We talk a lot about change these days; it feels good and new and less suffocating. But change in the form of transformation or restoration of any kind, is  a  process.  A process that require personal sacrifice, faith, trust, the uncanny resilience to get up and try again and again for as long as it takes, persistence, and the commitment to see a goal through. Trust, within a community, a relationship, even a workplace doesn’t just happen, it is earned and built over time.

We have been thoroughly humbled, by the outrageous commitment one family has made to North Omaha.  Leaving the comforts of middle class jobs and lifestyle behind, the Doetzler family moved into North Omaha and began The Abide Network twenty three years ago.   Now, with deep roots in the community, contagious faith, and a lens of grace too few of us have ever seen the world through, their goal of ending the inner city of North Omaha is beginning to manifest.  Holistic, life changing programs, individual development, housing, necessary education and authentic love is their life long work in progress. Because of their commitment, there are over 50 neighborhoods that have been built up by their work, time and belief.

“Better Together” isn’t a cliché to them.  It’s their way of life. What they have found is that you can go faster on your own, but you can go further together.  Life is better, together.  We have been challenged by their commitment, their courage and their zeal. Which is why we were honored to team up with them to create our first cause shirt.  Catch the vision at www.theabidenetwork.com