Father's Day has a way of making us reflect. For some dads, it's a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For others, it's a reminder of mistakes they've made, opportunities they've missed, or the pressure they feel to somehow become the father they imagine they should...
When she found out she was pregnant and lost her job, she didn't know where to find support for pregnant women in crisis.
She worked as a nurse until the hospital unexpectedly fired her. The stability she had worked so hard for suddenly vanished. The questions came quickly: “Oh my gosh, what do I do? How am I going to provide for my family?” She felt lost, alone, and overwhelmed.
One Sunday, a local pastor in our East Texas community shared a need with his congregation.
A mother in the church had recently lost her husband in a tragic motorcycle accident. In a moment, life had completely changed. She was suddenly widowed, caring for a newborn baby, and raising young children on her own.
Her church bravely shared her story, trusting that the community around them would respond. And they did.