Where we have our onsite ministry, utilities are included in our weekly rent. That’s a very convenient package deal. But what happens when folks don’t pay their weekly rent -after a grace period- is that instead of being evicted, their power is turned off first. That means no lights, microwave,…
What does it look like when a young woman realizes she is special? When she is lifted up, loved, known, beautiful, treasured? We recently brought two dozen amazing young ladies to our home to shop for dresses and shoes. Generous donors helped provide what we needed, and adult volunteers and…
This year we are on our second walk through the alphabet, learning a scripture verse for each letter, A through Z. I’m amazed by the children’s ability to remember verses as we chant them in rhythm or sing them to simple made-up tunes. And I am just as excited as…
In Olive Branch, Mississippi, the past few days have been uncommonly cold. Unfortunately (admittedly, some would say fortunately) our freezing temperatures have not been accompanied by snow. Many children, and likely some teachers, too, hoped for a snow day! But only a light dusting came to our cars and rooftops…
