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Learn how CityLinC’s Youth Guidance Foster Care and Adoption program provides safe homes for children, supports families through training and resources, and offers compassionate community-based care rooted in faith.

I have a creek that winds through my back yard.  It’s not very deep or very wide, but it is classically scenic.  I enjoy the tranquil...

The Transcontinental Railroad should not have worked. Nearly 2,000 miles of wilderness, mountains, and danger stood in the way. Yet through grit, sacrifice, and unity among diverse workers, the impossible became reality. Their story reminds us that even the greatest obstacles can be overcome when determination meets belief.

From a simple ride on a Meijer horse to the legacy of John Harvey Kellogg, the search for healing has always been part of who we are. While the world offers temporary fixes, our deepest need is lasting restoration. Through the life, suffering, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that true healing begins with hope.

Apollo 12 didn’t chase glory—it delivered precision. Just months after Apollo 11 Moon Landing, this mission proved humanity could return to the Moon with purpose. Guided through darkness by skill and grit, astronauts landed within walking distance of their target, turning exploration into mastery.

Turning points often come from one powerful moment of love or acceptance. A father’s affirmation helped a man believe he could overcome addiction—and that God loved him too. In Christ, we are not defined by rejection or past mistakes. Because of the Cross, we live without condemnation and with the assurance that we are deeply valued.

Penguins may look goofy, but their community is remarkable. Hundreds gather, play, and care for one another—rotating in circles to keep each other warm while protecting their eggs in the harsh Antarctic cold. Watching creation like this reminds me that God designed the world with purpose and mystery. Maybe our hearts, like those penguins, carry an inner radar guiding us toward something we truly need.

Even in a world that can feel heavy with struggle and uncertainty, we are reminded that our lives are not without meaning. Each of us is given the opportunity to contribute something good, something hopeful, something lasting. Our purpose is not found in perfection, but in participation — in faithfully serving God and others wherever we are placed.

Hello, darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence   Paul Simon wrote the words to this song while sitting alone in a darkened room.  He was at a desperate point in his life, feeling alone, abandoned, and unsure of himself.  His song, The Sound of Silence, is about his perspective on the lack of communication a

Choosing a foster care agency is about more than process. It is about partnership. While government agencies provide essential oversight, faith-based agencies like CityLinC offer something additional: relationship, community, and support rooted in compassion and calling. Foster care is not only a system to navigate. It is a journey no family should walk alone.

One day while President Abraham Lincoln was on his way to speak to the Congress, he saw a defenseless pig stuck in a deep muddy hole.  After watching the poor animal exert himself to no avail, President Lincoln realized that the ill-fated pig was seriously trapped.    He felt a great deal of pity for the helpless pig and wondered how he would feel if he was in the pig’s place.  President Lincoln then decided that he had to do something, so he told the driver to stop the carri

Love doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it shows up quietly—through shared conversations, borrowed books, and small, thoughtful gestures. This Valentine’s story reminds us that true love is patient, creative, and deeply personal. It doesn’t demand attention; it grows gently and lasts.

Most people experience trials of all kinds.  Almost every family I know is touched by some sort of difficult circumstance.  Cancer.  Addiction.  Financial strain.  Kids who act out.  Parents who act out.  Work stress.  Face it, life is not a smooth stretch of highway.    Life just seems to have a way of testing us.  One moment, everything feels as steady as a rock.  The next, the ground shifts beneath your feet.  At that point it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, lost, and power

My favorite teacher, Miss Harvey, taught me that the best way to accomplish demanding work is to create a joyful, engaging atmosphere. She built relationships, sparked curiosity, and made learning meaningful. Her influence reminds me that true leadership isn’t about power or appearance, but about heart, character, and the ability to positively shape others.

After practice one day, Anthony Lynn headed out to try a new pizza place. Crossing the road to the parking lot, he was struck by a drunk driver going 55 in a 25 zone. Thrown more than 45 feet, he lay on the pavement confused and shaking. “I didn’t know who I was,” he said. “So I prayed. The only thing that made sense was God.”

In a dusty attic sat a blue box no one had opened in decades. Inside were hand-painted plates, mother-of-pearl cups, and gold-rimmed china, saved for a “special” moment that never came. The gift was never used. As we begin a new year, maybe the most important thing we can do is stop saving the best parts of ourselves and start sharing them.

Behind every addiction statistic is a real person with a story of pain, courage, and hope. Recovery is rarely a straight path, but a journey marked by setbacks and the decision to keep going. Kathy’s story reminds us that with support, faith, and perseverance, healing and restoration are possible.

Christmas reminds us that God chose humility over grandeur. Jesus entered the world not with power or privilege, but as a helpless child, showing us the way through love, kindness, and presence. Like watching someone truly love music, seeing Christ live among us teaches us how to love others, gently and without condition.

Fourteen-year-old Max hides his hurt behind pranks that keep pushing him into deeper trouble. When one mistake finally crosses the line, his gentle grandfather offers an unexpected alternative to punishment: a December-long challenge built on kindness. What begins as skepticism slowly becomes transformation, as small acts start reshaping Max’s heart, his choices, and his future.

I love Rocky movies.  At least, Rocky movies one through four.  After that I think the well ran dry.  One of the things I liked best about the Rocky movies was the many unusual ways Rocky would train for a boxing match.    Rocky did quirky stuff like chasing chickens and pounding slabs of raw beef.  He lifted buckets filled with rocks, ran through ocean waves and across sandy beaches, up steep flights of stairs in Philadelphia, and through deep snow drifts in Siberia.  He pul