"Restoring Hope"

Together We Press On

Together We Press On

The arrival of the new year gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the past year. For some, the past year was filled....

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Hearts of Thankfulness

Hearts of Thankfulness

As we reflect on the blessings of this past year, our hearts are full of gratitude. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and Christmas .....

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The Beauty of Redemption

The Beauty of Redemption

Adoption is widely regarded as a beautiful thing, a wholesome experience, and a worthwhile journey. This is a true and well-founded....

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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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The Goodness of God

The Goodness of God

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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Legacy of service

Legacy of service

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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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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