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Archives: June 2019

Not Just a Case File

6/5/2019 in Category Juvenile Justice Ministry

By Tim Butler, Director of City Engagement

            “Sometimes I think I am just a ‘case file’ to everybody!”

The intensity of “Daniel’s” despair and pain was undeniable, and even... More

Welcome to the Sex Trade

6/5/2019 in Category Parent Life

By Jill Meyer, Parent Life Director

“Kari” was only 14 years old when she ran away from home. Home was not a very nice place. Mom was an addict and there was abuse. She convinced a friend... More

Trust in That

6/5/2019 in Category Juvenile Justice Ministry

By Preston Adams, Juvenile Justice Ministry Director

“Here is what we seek: a compassion that can stand in awe at what the poor have to carry rather than stand in judgment at how they... More

Praying for Cain

6/5/2019 in Category Juvenile Justice Ministry

By Claire Froehlich, Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain

“And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who... More

All Are Welcome

6/5/2019 in Category Campus Life

By Justin Conant, Campus Life Site Director

     “Justin, I can’t go to club today or breakfast tomorrow."

          "That’s ok, Amanda! Next time!"

     "No, I don’t think I can ever... More