Today I had the privilege of helping a life group start the New Year marking a deeper commitment in planting seeds of hope to 11 foster youths. The evening training a few weeks back left nervous feelings for most as they approached this morning.  As we arrived today at the group home it felt awkward [...]

Teens who for various reasons, are not able to live with their biological parents, and find themselves Dependents of the Court System, are often labeled by various terms: at-risk youth, group home kids, troubled teens, juvenile delinquents.  In many ways, Proverbs 13:12 best describes most foster youth:  “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire [...]