The call came last Wednesday at 9:25 AM. Was I in town? Could I come talk to a young mother? Yes... and yes. So began my journey down a new path. I was scared... yet I felt brave – and confident. I had no idea what I was walking in to, but I knew I wasn't going alone. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 A short time later, I found myself sitting at a picnic table with (not her real name) Krystal, her preschool-age son playing on the playground nearby. I listened for a long time, ultimately encouraging her to temporarily relinquish guardianship of her child. Even with ... Keep Reading...
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When ROAD CLOSED and Red Lights = GO
Two weeks ago today I hosted a meeting to introduce a new "caring for children and families in stress" resource to my county: Safe Families for Children. We started a conversation, encouraging the Church to step into its God-given responsibility: love one another care for orphans It's not an easy conversation – and there are no easy answers – but there is a right answer. Beyond that, I guess we have to learn to trust. I'll be a perpetual student... As I drove to the meeting, I couldn't help but smile when I saw this up ahead. Of course. Ever notice how when you're trying to do what God wants you to, everything tries to slow you down? Oh, you have? Well, I chose to see those slow-me-downs ... Keep Reading...
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Jumping from the frying pan into the fire…
I'm an advocate for orphans and other vulnerable children. I haven't always been. Actually... If a child had stood before me needing a voice, I'd have spoken up – because I can be a real Mama Bear when there's a hurting child involved. But when it came to the children not standing before me, for the most part I was silent. Ignorant. The bottom line is: ... Keep Reading...
