“Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring t...

Brennan Manning passed away this week.  Years ago, so many years that it seems like another lifetime, I read Ragamuffin Gospel. My young,...

Hey everyone! I know it looks like I've been MIA for awhile... but actually I'm posting fairly often at www.myrefugehouse.com/blog...

There are a number of consistent factors that the girls in our home share in common. These factors often make the girls more susceptibl...

Within each of us there lies a story. Our story defines who we are and what we have become. Our stories carry pain and comfort, tears and ...

The weeks are flying by, and before you know it, May will be here. Typically, May is not a major landmark of any kind. But this year is di...

Hands down, the best part of my job: watching the girls grow and mature, gaining confidence in themselves and hope for their future. These...

When I was in college I asked my friend Joshua what his favorite color was. "Grey," he said. "What? You can't say grey...

Photo Credit: Amy Collins The definition of sex trafficking is when an individual is coerced, forced, or deceived into engaging in s...

In values class the other day, the girls were asked to write down "My Greatest Gift for Myself this Christmas." I never fail to...