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Volunteers Make A DifferenceApril 29, 2012
Last year, I was blessed to be part of a "Volunteer Group" to an orphanage in Brazil. The orphanage in Brazil is very similar to what we do at our children's home in Pickens, South Carolina. One of the jobs that I had, on the construction...
Posted in Children's Ministries, General abuse, children's home, compassion, love, trust, volunteer Tagged abuse, children's home, compassion, love, trust, volunteer
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Forever FamiliesMarch 15, 2012
When children first hear they are getting a “forever family” their initial reaction may be fear. After all, forever is a really long time. The first thing they usually ask is, “So, when can I see my mommy and daddy again?” You slowly...
Posted in Children's Ministries, General adoption, children, Christian, family, foster, Lord, love, miracle hill Tagged adoption, children, Christian, family, foster, Lord, love, miracle hill
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Joy and Pain as a Child Care WorkerJanuary 23, 2012
One of my college professors spoke these profound words: "Joy is Peace dancing and Peace is Joy at rest". I think these words resonate with what it means to be a child care worker. Joy can come from the hugs and kisses that children love...
Posted in Children's Ministries, General, Uncategorized abuse, children, Jesus, joy, pain, peace Tagged abuse, children, Jesus, joy, pain, peace
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Christmas at Miracle Hill Children’s Home!December 20, 2011
Have you ever thought of the words to "Joy to the World"? Remember the lines..."He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love". I thought about those words and how...
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Things Our Children MissNovember 15, 2011
On the way to an appointment, an eight year old said to me, "Everything changes. Why does everything keep changing?" When asked what had changed, he looked at the sign of the gas station that his family once frequented and said, " The sign...
Posted in Children's Ministries, General, Uncategorized change, children, family, kids, memories, parents Tagged change, children, family, kids, memories, parents
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Faith Through A Child’s EyesOctober 10, 2011
Recently two of our little guys, Nate and Alex, were told that they will be adopted if the judge decides they can’t go home. Nate’s first response was to sit in the floor and cry. His brother held onto me, cried, and told me that he was...
