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We are grateful for yet another successful golf tournament this year. The rain did not deter us from enjoying the day and "teeing up for teens" for the 12th time. Click HERE to view our online photo album of the day. Thank you to all of our sponsors and players for...

By: Nick Richardson, Boy's Home Houseparent There are only three types of people in the world:  Those who don’t know what disc golf is, those who have heard about disc golf and think it’s weird, and those who have played and have fallen in love with the sport.  The...

Thank you to everyone who stopped by The Joy House booth at the 2018 Sheriff's JeepFest. We really enjoyed seeing everyone and getting to be a part of your day. Your photos can be accessed for viewing and digital download by clicking HERE. Here are some of our...

By: Steve Lowe, Executive Director Six thousand miles logged across 12+ states pulling a renovated pop-up camper that had never been more than 70 miles from home. That’s what the Lowes did this summer and I’m so glad we did! A trip out west is something Wendy and I...

Finding Pardon for Condemnation By: Garry Barber, PhD & Abby Elam, BSW CONDEMNED!  What a terrible, frightening, unsettling word.  The whole idea of being denounced as the guilty party and sentenced to punishment with no hope of escape may leave one feeling like...

The Joy House girls honored their lady tutors and teachers with their Second Annual High Tea. The girls made all of the treats for the tea themselves which included orange and blueberry scones, pretzel turtles, vanilla yummies, lemon squares, chicken and tuna salad...

By: Bill Wattenbarger, PhD Biblical marriage is too often misunderstood. Here are some things about marriage which GOD DID NOT SAY: Being in love is the foundation of marriage. Marriage is the most important relationship in life. Husbands and wives are to serve one...

By: Bill Sherry, Girl's Home Houseparent From June 4 thru June 8 the girls were privileged to join with IGNITE youth group from Trinity Church.  A short 6-hour van ride to Potters Ranch in Union, KY allowed us to enjoy great accommodations, activities, and food.  More...

By: Bill Sherry, Houseparent Our leadership class began in January of this year with each student writing a 100-word essay titled, “What is leadership?”  Over the next three months we studied leaders in politics, religion, business and sports.  The students learned...

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