Life-giving Light

Life-giving Light

My husband’s family recently gave me an African violet that belonged to his grandmother. I put the violet on my kitchen windowsill, wanting to keep a close eye on it in hopes that this plant will thrive because it’s somewhat precious to my husband’s family. But, after a few weeks, the plant’s leaves started to look…

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A Surprise Stretch

A Surprise Stretch

Lydia and her husband have two small children – one an infant and the other a toddler. They found out about our services this past spring, when they needed diapers but couldn’t find them at the stores – and we had plenty on hand. Lydia’s husband recently moved from part-time to full-time employment, which they…

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Listen First, Answer Second

Listen First, Answer Second

The minute the young, abortion-minded girl arrived for her ultrasound, it was easy to see how scared she was. We wanted to help her, but knew our best first step was to listen carefully to her. She mentioned several times that one of her biggest fears was being kicked out of her dad’s home because she was pregnant.…

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Story Behind Their Story

Story Behind Their Story

Hi friends, it’s Lisa Hosler. For many of our clients, there’s a story behind their story – meaning, what they share with us initially is just a portion of what’s going on in their lives. Kind of like the woman at the well. When Jesus asked her to bring her husband, she said, “I have no husband.” And He…

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Standing Firm for Children

Standing Firm for Children

In 1925, famed literature critic and author G. K. Chesterton published a book called The Everlasting Man. An idea he noted in this book which caught my attention is that there is a consistent thread which runs through the darkness in this world - it is a “mystical hatred of the idea of childhood”. It doesn’t take long…

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A Gift to Steward

A Gift to Steward

You may have heard about being a good steward of your finances. You may have read a book or some articles about how to be a better steward of your time. I think it’s fairly common for us to realize that our money and our time are precious gifts from God. The Lord entrusts us with them. Remember how Jesus started the…

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