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How Shoes Taught Me About Gratitude

Aug 25, 2022
A volunteer shares some heartfelt reflections on lessons learned at the Local Good Center's "We've Got Your Back" sch...

An Update from Anatoliy Prokopchuk of Ukraine

May 22, 2022
Long-time Chase Oaks missionary partner Anatoliy Prokopchuk provides a brief personal update after his escape from Uk...

How To Cope with Anxiety

May 12, 2022
Anxiety affects millions of Americans every day. No matter why some of us face anxiety, there are ways we can cope wi...

Hope Fuels Endurance

Mar 27, 2022
Why—and how—do we keep going when we are weary, worn down, and overwhelmed?

Deconstruction: Losing My Faith and Finding It Again

Mar 17, 2022
Get (re)acquainted with Wendy Child and her story of deconstructing—and reconstructing—her faith.

Lost in Religion: Nicodemus' Story

Mar 04, 2022
How can someone who is weary of religiosity and empty tradition find their way back to a vital, meaningful faith? The...

Meet the Local Good Center's Maya Quinn and Emily Ussery

Oct 29, 2021
Learn more about two of the Local Good Center's latest additions: Maya Quinn, Job Readiness Director, and Emily Usser...

Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms

Sep 30, 2021
Join us on a journey through the Psalms, and see how these ancient songs echo our own lives as they strengthen our fa...

Here For Good: Why Showing up for Others Still Matters

Sep 15, 2021
The pandemic has challenged us in every area of our lives. And it has reminded us why showing up for others still mat...

Finding Our Calling and Purpose

Sep 01, 2021
Understanding how to live into your calling and find your purpose can lead you to your happy place where you will fin...

Overcoming Disillusionment With the Church

Aug 20, 2021
Have you ever experienced disillusionment with the church? No matter what experiences with church you have had, come ...

Pausing to Find Gratitude

Jun 04, 2021
Sometimes, we have to stop and look around us in order to find gratitude. But the effort to be thankful for all thing...

Meet the Local Good Center Staff

May 15, 2021
The Local Good Center aims to create lasting good by meeting critical needs in our community. Meet the staff who will...

Real Options Offers Real Hope

May 06, 2021
Two women share how Real Options, a Chase Oaks Local Partner, helped them to find real hope in unexpected circumstances.

Women's History Month: Women of Influence, Part 2

Mar 30, 2021
In the second part of our two-part series, female Chase Oaks staff share their views on the changing roles and influ...

Using Letters to Spread Hope During a Pandemic

May 12, 2020
When COVID-19 began to spread in the United States, College Student Brynn Goldsmith and her friends wanted to spread ...

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