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Support to Succeed in School and Life

Aug 26, 2010


Johnny had lived with a very neglectful parent and moved around a great deal before he came to live on our Decatur Campus after school had begun. He was having a difficult time academically and was very reluctant to show his first report card to our campus director. When asked why, he... read article

Lessons From My Father

Jun 28, 2010


An old straight razor and shaving brush, a pair of wire rim glasses and an old pocket watch are displayed in a shadow box on the wall in my home. While these items do not have any monetary value they have great sentimental value to me because they belonged to my father. I look at them and they... read article

Successful Parents

May 01, 2010


Not perfect, yet humble, loving, caring, & patient ... seeking biblical principles Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will be celebrated in the coming weeks, and I am pleased that we have these special remembrances for these important individuals in our society. Those of us who have... read article

What's Best?

Mar 11, 2010


We are all too familiar with the debates that go on in Congress about what is best for our nation. In our churches there are differences of opinion about what is the best worship style, programs, and a host of other issues. Even in our own field of children’s homes and child and family issues,... read article

The Joy and Wonder of the Season

Dec 16, 2009


“BAH! HUMBUG!” may have been Ebenezer Scrooge’s response to Christmas, but it is not the attitude of most people I know. I do, however, know many people who seem to have lost the joy and wonder of the season. Why? Well, I think some of the reasons are: ... read article

Insights October/November 2009

Oct 15, 2009


  Have you ever been away from all members of your family during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season? I have. In 1968 I was in Vietnam, and that experience reinforced just how important family was in my life. Many people say family is important, but then let the demands of life in our... read article