In foster care, “We're not all called to do the same thing, but we are all capable of doing something” (Jason Johnson).
Read MoreIn the United States today, there is an average of 400,000 children in Foster Care.
400,000 is more than a number. Each number is connected to a name, a story, and a family.
Read MoreI have practiced using the Psalms as prayers through different times of struggle, grief, injustice, and pain. Psalm 143 gave voice to the desperate prayers whispered during a series of unjust events I have faced.
Read MoreFather is a title layered with complexity. Some of us have great fathers who love us and keep us safe. Others have had different experiences. Despite this reality, Isaiah describes the promised Messiah, Jesus, as an “Everlasting Father.”
Read MoreI tried not to roll my eyes as my therapist handed me a picture of Jesus hugging a child. I hated when she tried to connect me to my emotions…
Read MoreMost of life is closer to Holy Saturday than Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
Read MoreIn the beginning the Word- spoke.
Read MoreLove is not simple; it requires a dying to self. It is not black and white. It’s painful at times. Love is a choice.
Read MoreJoy, is a battle cry.
Read More“Peace be with you.”
Read MoreMy whole world as a Mama was shattered with a phone call while I was 1,300 miles away
Read MoreI guess I should be encouraged considering I have been in therapy for almost 2 years now.
Read MoreWhat if you shifted your mindset and instead of going in wanting to be heard, you went in to have a voice?
Read MoreI never thought our first yes to foster a teen would lead to our second yes to say goodbye.
Read MoreRead More"Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever flowing stream."
I hope that in being more aware I raise my boys to rise above, to help and not hurt.
Read MoreA lot has happened in the past couple of months, more than I can explain in this post. This post is dedicated to my decision to re-enter the working world.
Read MoreIn the past few years I have begun to really understand advent: what it is and why we should pay attention to it.
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