Right now… Kids are dreaming of what gifts await under the tree. Expectant mothers are looking at their growing bellies with wonder. Our staff and the families we serve are thinking of the moment when daily life will pause and they’ll enjoy some down time. The entire Christian world is eagerly waiting […]

Thanksgiving: A Pause for the Many Blessings in Our Lives

Dear friends, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. No gifts to purchase, no fancy clothes needed. The only requirement is that you pause for a moment during this season when it seems you can actually feel time itself moving forward and think about the many blessings in your life. […]

Happy Mother’s Day: One Body, Many Parts

Happy Mother’s Day! This is a holiday that holds special meaning for us at Good Shepherd. We spend so much of our time helping mothers: guiding new moms as they adjust to their role while they stay with us in the maternity shelter, assisting foster care moms as they provide […]

Easter: The Light that Follows Darkness

Happy Holy Week! I am joyful this morning as I desperately try to wrap up my “to do” list before the holiday weekend. (I am sure you all can relate). Photos recently popped up on my phone that showed memories of the last two years of Easter. The COVID Easters! […]