With the alarming numbers of African American women choosing abortion, how do we, as pregnancy centers, reach the African American community?
Racism and Abortion: Ministering Healing In Black Communities
The Strength of Gentleness: How to Actually Influence People
I believe social media is indeed a good thing at its core, but these communication streams are lined with ugliness and hostility. This begs the question, in a world of constant blaring messages, how can we actually influence people without hurting them in the process?
My Adoption Story is My Testimony
It’s a common misconception that those who choose adoption don’t “want” their babies. For most birth mothers, this is far from true.
From Trash Bag to Suitcase: How A Small Act Can Make A Difference
Children and youth in foster care can move an average of seven times before the age of 18. Usually, they leave abruptly and with very few personal belongings. In some […]
The Danger of Thoughtlessness in the Church
The church is not immune to confusion when it comes to understanding and applying the bible. Dr. Jeff Myers helps us remedy thoughtlessness in the body of Christ.
Serving Foster Youth and Families: Everyone Can Do Something
Foster care is a silent epidemic that is overtaking so many lives. Over 440,000 children and youth have been removed from their homes and experienced immense trauma. Children being born […]
Rebuilding Trust After Your Spouse Shares Personal Information
What could be the impact of sharing intimate details about your spouse without their blessing? And what can you do about it after it happens?
Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control
Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video. Read today’s marriage devotion. Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Devotion Scripture Reading Galatians 5:22-23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is […]
Six Ways to Help Your Child Live With Empathy and Altruism
It is possible to teach our children how to show empathy and altruism, even in today’s world. We want our children to both feel compassion and have the courage and willingness to step in and help others. If we are intentional as parents in demonstrating empathy and altruism, our children will notice and will learn from our example.
How Can I Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care?
As Jacob handed his apartment keys over to me, I beamed. On this sunny May morning, Jacob was completing Olive Crest’s program for Transitional Age Youth, or former foster youth […]