For the Children's Sake
The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these… -Matthew 19:14
Children are resilient. But also vulnerable. By design, they are meant to be cared for, nurtured, protected. Sometimes, however, the plan goes desperately wrong. The adults in their lives lose their way and become incapable of caring for themselves, let alone anyone else. In such crises, children often learn coping mechanisms that increase their chances of survival in the short term but have the potential to damage their spirits over the long haul. Read More>
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After Release
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners… -Luke 4:18
Over 17,700 men and women are behind bars in Washington’s thirteen state prisons. The Spokane County Jail houses another 700 to 800 on any given day. Well over 90 percent of these individuals will be released at some point. And then what? Read More>
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Band of Brothers
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up… -1 Thessalonians 5:11
Band of brothers. From Shakespeare to Stephen Ambrose, the term has been used to describe men in battle – the camaraderie built fighting side by side against a common enemy. Here, the term is used to describe a slightly different kind of brotherhood. Read More>
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Diving into Abundance
The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they have life and have it abundantly… -John 10:10
Tshimakain Creek Camp has a two-fold purpose: to give underprivileged kids a fantastic camp experience while also training high school students to reach out to the hurting and broken around them. We thought you might like to read what the kids themselves say about camp – from the silly to the serious. Read More>
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A New Way of Thinking
All of you set free by God, tell the world! Tell how He freed you from oppression… -Psalm 107:2
Kacia is not new to the automotive industry. Before joining the Women’s Recovery Program at Anna Ogden Hall, she spent nine and a half years selling cars. She loves the business, but the pressure to perform in a commission-based, male-dominated field also helped fuel her addiction to alcohol. Read More>
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Safety Net
The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray… Proverbs 12:26
DezaRae chose a job at the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store as part of her overall plan of accountability. "This is about staying clean and sober. This is about helping other people. This is about what God wants me to do." Read More>
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