"Restoring Hope"

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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Light Despite the Darkness

Light Despite the Darkness

"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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Building Bridges

Building Bridges

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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