It’s been an incredible few weeks for our ministry, filled with enriching experiences, meaningful connections, and impactful conversations. I wish I could take you with me so that you could see firsthand how God is at work in the hearts and lives of women.

Hope… when you are full of it, you and everyone else know it. When you are empty of it, you and everyone else know it too. Hope brings motivation, brings perseverance, brings determination, brings something out of us that people long for. Lack of hope brings fear, brings lethargy, brings despair, brings us to the place where we do not even want to get out of bed.

Sometimes you don’t know the full extent of your impact until healing begins and a safe stable home is established. Here at Dare for More we desire to create an environment of safety, freedom, love, compassion, healing, and ultimately family.

Is anyone really full of joy? It's a question we might ask ourselves amid the humdrum of daily life. Sure, we sing about it, we read verses about it, but how often do we truly experience it? As we navigate through the mundane chores, the rush-hour traffic, and the constant demands of life, the concept of joy can seem as elusive as a fleeting dream.

Guard our hearts”, that’s what He said…He knew us all too well. I am speaking to the redeemed one, to the one who calls herself a believer, a Christ-follower.

Why would He say that?

Meet Tere, our baking instructor whose journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Growing up as one of six children in her family, Tere faced early hardships when her father left, leaving her mother to support the family. At just 7 years old, Tere found herself shouldering responsibilities beyond her years, helping care for her siblings while her mother worked tirelessly to make ends meet.

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.