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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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We are excited to share that we have raised $33,000 towards our $50,000 goal for the "Second Home for Second Chances" Matching Campaign! We have 11 days to raise $17,000 to meet our goal. If we meet our goal, a total of $100,000 will be added to our capital campaign,...