by Steve Lowe | Jun 1, 2023 | General
By Veronica Allen We moved into the new girls home back in April during our residents’ spring break. We were able to have everything set up and ready for our girls to come back to a brand new room with all new furniture and decor. Thank you to all our...
by Steve Lowe | Jun 1, 2023 | General
By Kristy Branum Matt and I have been houseparents at The Joy House Boys Home for just over a month, and we are so grateful that God placed us here! Many people ask how did you find out about The Joy House? Our answer is by God’s hand. From the shock of Matt’s...
by Steve Lowe | Jul 28, 2021 | General
The Experience of Being a Girls’ House Parent By Seth Ellzey When asked about what it’s like to be house parents, Jenn and I often hear comments on how it must be difficult to work with teen girls. Big emotions, big tears and big tempers are often the images...
by Steve Lowe | Jun 25, 2021 | General
Showing Kindness for Jesus Sake By Steve Lowe The hurting and broken are all around us. Through youth ministry for the last 25+ years I’ve witnessed the damaging consequences of a broken family and children growing up without the love of a father or mother, or in some...
by Steve Lowe | Mar 31, 2020 | General
This last month has certainly brought unexpected changes to all of our lives. There have been plenty of times to be anxious and fearful as we face these new realities brought to us by COVID-19. I’ve continued to remind myself that God is not surprised by any of...
by Steve Lowe | Feb 28, 2020 | General
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! There are no better days than snow days on The Joy House campus. To our residents’ delight, we got a fair share of snow early this month which made for a playful day in the winter wonderland including snowballs, sledding...
