What stirs your heart when you read and ponder the intimate conversation between the Samaritan woman at the well and Jesus? Have you also wondered why we don’t know her name? I believe that’s intentional. It is for me. Haven’t we all in some way been the woman at the well? Haven’t we all needed … Continued
And Helped Bring About God’s Plan “My baptism meant I was serious about changing my life,” said Ashlee*. “It meant I stopped smoking marijuana and drinking and gave all my problems to God.” Ashlee, a resident of The Elizabeth House, has been on her own since she was 18 years old. Her mom showed her … Continued
For the Uselman family, it started with Grandma Louise. Grandma Louise, as she’s fondly remembered, was a woman of great virtue. She had a love and heart for God and her faith was evident to all who knew her. Grandma Louise and her husband Peter had five children. At the time of her death, 14 grandchildren had joined the family and … Continued
“Look!” Ryan* told our Fatherhood Specialist, holding up a black and white ultrasound photo of his tiny preborn child. He was grinning from ear to ear. But just a couple weeks earlier, his girlfriend, Stephanie*, held the secret that she was pregnant. When she first came to our clinic, Stephanie was afraid to tell Ryan … Continued
Amira* came to us to test for sexually transmitted infections, but as she met with our nurse, she asked for a pregnancy test too. When the nurse let Amira know the test was positive, the walls went up. We told her about our education on healthy pregnancies and childbirth. She said, “I don’t need that.” … Continued
We are thrilled to introduce you to a passionate new member of our staff, Tia Rice. One of the first things Tia told us is that she changes her hair style very often. And that has proved true. In two short months, we have seen at least three different hair styles already. We welcomed Tia … Continued
“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit” (Matt.1:18). What an extraordinary way to bring Jesus into the world. There were a lot of other ways God … Continued
Sometimes a Valentine looks like a meal and a rent check. Your love made a difference for Alessandra* and her son. Because of you, Alessandra has a warm and safe home this Valentine’s Day. Alessandra is pregnant and married to an abusive man who is now in jail. She had an eviction notice in her … Continued
If you’ve been walking with Care Net for a while, you may know already know this. It has been on our hearts to move our Fatherhood program forward for a number of years. That’s why it is with great joy that we introduce you to the newest member of our staff, our Fatherhood Specialist, Mitch … Continued
When we talk about saving and changing lives, we really mean it. The essence of what we do every day makes the difference between life and death. For every day that life hangs in the balance, you make saving and changing lives possible. As we look back on the year behind us we are celebrating … Continued