Stories (Blog)
Category: Parent Life
What Jesus Looks Like
10/5/2020 in Category Parent Life
By Jill Meyer, Parent Life
The trailer looked so trashed that I rechecked the address.
Yes, this was the right place! Oh my, was the place even safe for an adult, let alone a 6-month-... More
More Dedicated Than Ever
10/5/2020 in Category General, City Life, Juvenile Justice Ministry, Parent Life
By Gareth Unruh, Chief Ministry Officer
Today I mourn - I mourn for the lives lost in our city because of a society that has failed our young people. Don’t hear that I condone their... 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
Changes That Can Only Come From God
4/23/2019 in Category Parent Life
By Jill Meyer, Director of Parent Life
“Don't you get discouraged working with teen parents who have been in so much trouble, Jill?”
Of course, I do. I hate it when I find out one of the... More
God Shows Up
7/26/2018 in Category Parent Life
By Jill Meyer, Parent Life Director
“Jill! I was hoping I would see you at this event! I think we should move ahead with our plan to start the teen parent's group at our church!”
“Rudy,... More