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Oct
His Unconditional Love
Oct 14, 2024
One day, I saw a resident (we’ll call him Dominic) leaving campus and stopped to talk to him. It turned out Dominic was done.....
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Sep
The Goodness of God
Sep 12, 2024
Two weeks after the Auction, our staff gathered together for our post-auction staff meeting. We were once again blown away .........
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Aug
Legacy of service
Aug 20, 2024
How many times have I been asked that question over the years? For years and years, I was not known as Quinn Steffen.....
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Jul
Learning to Trust
Jul 11, 2024
“Don’t take this kid,” Ben and I emphatically told our alternates (the houseparent couple who were taking over for us) as we went off....
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Jun
An Unforgettable Summer
Jun 10, 2024
Being at Gateway Woods is one of the most fulfilling experiences you will ever have. God opened many doors for new friendships........
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May
Light Despite the Darkness
May 10, 2024
"Lord, how can you use this for good? How are you using us?" This is a prayer that often goes through my head. When you have a ......
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Apr
Building Bridges
Apr 11, 2024
Have you ever felt wronged by someone? And in response, lashed out with harsh words? In tense situations, letting our emotions..............
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Mar
Raising Future Parents
Mar 15, 2024
Kyle and I are houseparents at Pine House with a 4-year-old son, a 2-year-old daughter, and a little boy on the way. We often play a game...
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Feb
His Strength, Our Obedience
Feb 21, 2024
I hesitate to write this because I am at a loss for how to adequately express what is on my heart. Maybe this will connect with only........
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Dec
Persistence Over Perfection
Dec 08, 2023
When Hannah and I started to consider becoming houseparents at Gateway Woods, we evaluated our perceived cost and reward of the work........