I know it's not just me -- the news headlines are overwhelming. There are some very serious things happening in our world, things that are heavy and dark. This is the first pandemic in our lifetimes, and I'll be honest, it is not for the faint of heart! I'm reading through the Bible and I'm … [Read More...] A New Headline: God Shows Mercy

Do you recall the story in 1 Samuel 17 where King Saul chose shepherd-boy David to fight the giant Philistine known as Goliath? And in preparation for battle, Saul gave David -- presumably a teenager with no previous experience in battle -- a set of armor fitted for Saul, not David. Everything was too big. … [Read More...] My Favorite Color Is Yellow

The Chicago Tribune posted an article titled "Sex workers struggle to make a living as COVID-19 batters their industry." This headline has some people asking for clarity. Several friends texted me the article asking me, "What does this mean?" After reading it, I had several reactions I wanted to share with you.   First, my heart is broken … [Read More...] Chicago Tribune Article

"I can see God in this." That's all we need to hear, right? If one person can see God in this worldwide lock down...this incredible pandemic...would we say it's been worth it? It's taking quite a bit of faith for me to say that this all might be worth it, or that there is a purpose in this uncertain time, if just one … [Read More...] Certainty in Uncertain Times

Dear NH Family,   I've been praying and thinking about what to write and say to each of you all weekend. As each day the news surrounding the COVID-19 virus and our responsibility as a community to contain it strengthens, the weight of carrying Naomi's House and the livelihood of eight individuals is heavy. We … [Read More...] COVID-19 + Naomi’s House

I can hardly type fast enough to keep up with all that I want to say! Another NH Graduate was launched over the weekend, and it may have been our most beautiful graduation ceremony yet. I will probably say that about all of them, but that's because each and every woman who has completed our … [Read More...] Welcome Her Back

Happy New Year! Here we are at the beginning of a new year, a new decade. Who doesn't love a fresh start!? Our team starts each year holding up open hands to the Lord, asking for vision and direction as we plan for the next 12 months. And to start the planning and dreaming, I … [Read More...] Our 2020 Theme

After three years of serving, learning, and walking alongside victims of trafficking, we started 2019 positioned to grow. We served more women this past year than ever before, launched more graduates back into independence than ever before, interviewed and referred more women applying to our program than ever before. Naomi’s House went from the infancy … [Read More...] Naomi’s House 2019 Annual Report

I read something in my Bible study the other day that gripped me. It felt like the words I've been looking for to describe what we do at Naomi's House. In The Gospel of Ruth by Carolyn Custis James, she describes what she thinks Boaz was representing when he first interacted with Ruth. The scene is this: … [Read More...] Feed Them

This headline griped me earlier this month: " Chicago man gets 22 years in prison after luring teen girls into sex via Facebook, promising cash." Traffickers use our everyday habits to lure young girls into relationships and then make false promises. Promises like, "I will love and care for you" or "I will protect you and give … [Read More...] How Can We Prevent This?