"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." Over the course of this year, I would have told you a lie if I had repeated those words. In fact, there was a short season, a time of desolation I experienced that rocked me. There were moments I couldn't even form … [Read more...] about Being Unworthy
Some Thoughts on Mental Health
If you haven’t seen it yet, you will probably see it soon: May is #MentalHealthAwareness month. It’s also likely that if you’ve never experienced some of mental health's more challenging terrain, then COVID-19 is probably testing you. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts on Mental Health
A Reflection for Holy Saturday
From our Executive Director Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” John 13:36 On the day before His crucifixion, Jesus has one last supper with His disciples. After washing their feet and … [Read more...] about A Reflection for Holy Saturday
COVID-19: Requests & Resources
All of us, in some way or another, have been affected by the global pandemic known as COVID-19. Here in the Birmingham area, most people went about the first 10 days of March pretty normally. Then things started to change, and they have seemingly changed every day since. We’ve made it through the … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Requests & Resources
The Best Christmas Gift Might Not Be What You’d Expect
[Below is a true story, but names of the mentor, student and family members involved have been changed to honor their privacy.] Mikayla is in the third grade. She has had a difficult life. She wants so badly to live with her mom, but her mom is not in a place where she can parent right now and … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Gift Might Not Be What You’d Expect
The Dos and Don’ts of a Quality Mentor
Mentoring is a calling, but there are lessons to be learned once you’ve decided to answer! While it may seem like a simple role, you’re stepping into a leadership position for someone who needs it the most - meaning it’s not something to take lightly. Even if you’re a reasonable, responsible person, … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of a Quality Mentor