It’s been an exciting season for Dare for More over the past few months. Our transition into a new office space has been a significant blessing.

The phone rings, and the team springs into action. Beds are prepared, clothes are gathered, and a meeting is called to prepare the home for new members. The facts about each person never tell the full story, but they are enough to cause our team to feel the sadness deep in their hearts.

I am thrilled to share the exciting developments within our team in Guatemala, as their growth in various aspects generates much anticipation for the upcoming opening of our safe house.

Some days in life are easier to rejoice than others. On the tough days we do mental gymnastics trying to remember the goodness of God and the reasons we have to find joy in Him. But sprinkled through the tough days of life are these moments when we overflow.

Oprah Winfrey was the queen of the interview for many years on her show. People from all walks of life sat down with her to talk about their work, their lives, and their dreams. According to an article in Inc. magazine, Oprah conducted over 37,000 interviews, and in these interviews, she learned what people value.

We have quieted the house and the jingle bells. We have stored away our beloved Christmas vinyl records, yet a few twinkle lights remain. We seem to tie the bow on the beauty of advent only to rush into resolutions.