My Father's House Blog

Change has been the constant around My Father’s House this last year.  As I write this, I sit in my new office, in our new building, thinking of all the new faces I see around here on a daily basis.  Everything seems to have changed over the last year…more residents, bigger building, and even a little more work too.  However, looking past all this, at the heart of what we do…nothing has changed at all.

The families are still amazing: children resilient and full of joy, parents hungry for change and growth and healing. Our volunteers, and there are more of them now, still come and bring encouragement and grace just by being here.  The staff still cares for each other, still cares for these residents and tries to honor Christ in all we do.  Nothing has changed at all…its just all bigger and there’s more love being passed around.

Today I got to tell another family we have a place for them; they’ll soon join the others here working to rebuild and move into a new life as a family.  This is what My Father’s House is about.  The building is different and the organization is growing, but God still does what He does…and we’re honored to watch Him do it here.

Christ be with you,

Sam

Every once in awhile you come across a story that touches your heart that you have to share it with others.  This is that story…
May you enjoy the Christmas Season to the fullest, but sharing it with others!
God bless, Cathe
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I love my job. Today I had the honor of sitting and praying with a former resident of My Father’s House who has been experiencing real renewal and healing in his life. It’s been years since he was in shelter, but he’s still very much a part of our lives here…a part of [...]

We are so thankful for how far My Father’s House has progressed since opening our doors just seven years ago. It hardly feels like it has been that long, but since opening we have helped 170 families. 2008 seemed like an eternity away, and now here it is. This year will certainly be a mile-stone [...]

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