Santa Monica Bridge House adds phase 2
Expansion creates more opportunities for ARC grads By Hillary Jackson - When Santa Monica Corps Officers Lts. Christopher and Erin Wikle assessed the ministries in their corps, it was clear the Bridge House was the most fruitful. “I think it's the lifeblood of
5 New Year’s Resolutions for parenting in 2020
As parents, we’re doing the best we can each day to provide a great life for our children. Because, ultimately, seeing them happy and helping them thrive is all that matters. But we’re also hard on ourselves. Even the most confident
The top 10 Caring stories of 2019
From moving to an all-digital format to launching The Do Gooders podcast, Caring’s 25th year of publication proved to be much more than an anniversary celebration. As we close out 2019, Caring rounded up its 10 most-read stories of the
33: How a Few Christmas Gifts Led to Lasting Change with Eleen Cobb-Adams
A smile really does make the greatest gift. It’s something Eleen Cobb-Adams knows well. When her five children open a gift just for them on Christmas morning, those smiles make memories. Yet millions of American parents cannot afford to buy their kids Christmas
Administration and staff send daily encouragement to officers of the West
From Dec.1 until Christmas, members of Territorial Headquarters and the College for Officer Training at Crestmont sent a daily video of encouragement and promise of prayer to officers in the field via email. “We want you to know that we are
Human rights: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A refugee story
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Part 4: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A Refugee Story Read part three here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 1. Beyond the surface: Any parent who has just experienced the birth of their first
32: What the gift of Christ at Christmas means for us today with Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder
Perhaps more than any other story, the story of the first Christmas has connected with people for millennia. Every year, we tell of the baby born in a manger, with angels announcing his birth to shepherds and men traveling long distances
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 4
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Historically, advent is entirely about anticipation, excitement and readying oneself for the coming of Jesus. Yet, during what has become the
Human rights: Vineyard workers and dignity of work
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Part 3: The vineyard workers and the dignity of work Read part two here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 20:1-16. Beyond the surface: Maybe you’ve been up early enough to see it in
The dramatic and lasting effects of gratitude
Practicing gratitude boosts emotional and physical well being A growing body of research is confirming that an ounce of gratitude is worth a pound of cure. “The practice of gratitude can have dramatic and lasting effects in a person’s life,” said Robert
31: A Fresh Take on the Supporting Cast of Christmas with Dan Darling
Of course, you know the story of the baby Jesus born in the manger. But what about the others involved? According to Dan Darling, author of the new book, The Characters of Christmas, there are a number of misfits, outcasts and
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 3
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Historically, advent is entirely about anticipation, excitement and readying oneself for the coming of Jesus. Yet, during what has become the