Aug 1, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
My wife never ceases to amaze me. Each time God puts an opportunity (or challenge!) before us, she says “yes.” While I’m mulling over the impact and considering the inconvenience, her heart is already “all in.” Peggy’s like...
Jul 11, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
Many times we get the question, “Does a short-term hosting really make a difference?” Or a similarly related question like, “How do we know we made an impact on a child, or family at large, if the hosting only lasted for a week or a few...
Jul 5, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
My wife and I have been involved with Safe Families for a little over a year. During that time, we’ve seen some parents and host families form long-term relationships. We’ve heard of some host parents become godparents to kids they’ve hosted. Others...
Jun 21, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
If you walked into our garage you would see two car seats. Next to them are plastic bins filled with children’s clothing and supplies. On a shelf is a pack-and-play and another bin full of toys that our children have long since outgrown. These items have accumulated...
Jun 10, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories
It has been 2 weeks since we opened our home to a family in need of support. It has come with its own set of challenges and frustrations…but lots of joy. The challenges are mostly on my part because I am a weak and stubborn sinner. Joys come when I look to Jesus...
Jun 1, 2018 | Noteworthy Thoughts
There’s a story about Jesus that describes him healing 10 lepers. During that time and in that culture, having leprosy meant that you were an outcast of society in every way possible. So Jesus heals 10 lepers, and only 1 comes back to thank him. Sometimes helping...
