"Residential"

His Unconditional Love

His Unconditional Love

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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Learning to Trust

Learning to Trust

“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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An Unforgettable Summer

An Unforgettable Summer

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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Raising Future Parents

Raising Future Parents

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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His Strength, Our Obedience

His Strength, Our Obedience

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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Persistence Over Perfection

Persistence Over Perfection

When Hannah and I started to consider becoming houseparents at Gateway Woods, we evaluated our perceived cost and reward of the work........

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Persistence and Triumph

Persistence and Triumph

Looking back over my past 4.5 years of teaching English at Gateway Woods School, one particular student stands out in my mind............

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When Seeds Sprout

When Seeds Sprout

Thomas had been at Gateway Woods for about a week. He had just turned 15 and was adjusting to life on a residential campus...........

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