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Red Cars
Red Cars I recently read a quote on Denzel Washington’s social media page that I’ve been ruminating on: “Easy to spot a red car when you’re always thinking of a red car.” I asked God to show me what my red cars are. I naturally assumed they were the people that The Foundry serves, so
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I See Miracles
It was the middle of the night, and the children were sound asleep despite the blaring sirens, flashing lights, and medical personnel rushing through the house. The new neighbor across the street came over, introduced herself, and asked if there was anything she could do to help. “Can you stay with the kids while I
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Running to Disaster
Running to Disaster My eyes jump wide open as the alarm tone disrupts my sleep, and I feel my pulse rate increase. As the disorientation clears, I wonder what it will be this time; car accident, house fire, water rescue, or a small child not responding? This scenario played out many times as I spent
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Henhouse: An Employment Readiness Solution
One of the core components of addiction recovery at The Foundry Ministry is employment readiness. The henhouse is our most recent addition.
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What's Next? - Preparing for a Purpose
Many participants find themselves asking themselves "What's Next?" Here are our 3 of the principles we use to answer that question.
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Jennifer Thompson: Women's Mentor
One of the most valuable resources you can give to those in addiction is your time. Find out what it means to be a mentor.
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Back to School Sale and Block Party
As summer is winding down to a close, we wanted to celebrate in the best way possible; with a mega thrift store back to school sale and party!
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Monthly Prayer: My God is El Roi
Monthly Prayer: My God is El Roi She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 At the heart of every human being is the desire to be seen, known, and heard.
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The Grass Only Appears Greener
By Julia Charleston A few years ago, I was driving to work early in the morning when I noticed in the distance debris in the middle of the freeway. I slowed down, got into the other lane, and as I came upon the object, I realized it was a deer that had very recently been
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Stay The Course
by Julia Charleston When I was in high school I lived in Seminole, Florida, which was on the west coast just below Tampa. Seminole is located on the mainland, but if you go down the block and over the bridge, you could be at the Gulf of Mexico in 10 minutes. My friend, Cathy, lived
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A Triple-Braided Cord
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) DEVOTION Most animals on land or at sea have some sort of predator, whether we’re talking about wolves, lions or sharks. The young and
