Reflections

Light the Fire

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see…

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Tissues and Chocolate

I was at Cookson Hills for just over a year, and every day I learned something new. I always grew up feeling like something was missing. Growing up in an adopted family was hard for me, personally, I always felt lost. I regularly wondered why my birth mom would just give me up as though…

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Life

Houseparent Spotlight – Tinkler Family

The role of houseparents comes with unique stressors and rewards. This no doubt influences the length of time a couple will devote to this ministry role. Nationwide, the average length of service for houseparents ranges from just six to nine months. Since 1957, Cookson Hills has been blessed by many couples who have given over…

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Thanksgiving After HouseparentReflections

Our Thanksgiving Table

Nothing evokes feelings of home and family quite like Thanksgiving. In our experience, “home” is less about a physical place and more about being with your tribe. Likewise, “family” is less about shared DNA but more about bonds of the heart. Our Thanksgiving table reflects these values, where an ever-varied cast of relatives, Cookson Hills…

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