When we think about giving, most of us imagine writing a check, donating to a cause we care about, or volunteering our time. These are beautiful, immediate ways to make a difference. But thereâs another kind of givingâone that reaches beyond our lifetime and leaves a lasting mark on the world. Itâs called planned giving. […]
Author Archives: Debbie Simmons
There are moments in parenthood that no one really talks about â the kind that feel heavier than expected. The sleepless nights, the endless questions in your mind, the silent pressure to always be strong⊠sometimes it all becomes too much. And yet, so many parents keep this to themselves. They smile, push through, and hide […]
In Matthew 5, Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt preserves what is good and pure, while light pushes back the darkness. In todayâs chaotic culture, these words are not just comforting metaphors â they are a challenge. A challenge to live boldly, courageously, and faithfully, even […]
Parenting in todayâs world isnât easy. Social media, shifting cultural values, and constant distractions pull at our childrenâs attention â and ours. As parents, it can feel tempting to focus only on correcting behavior in the moment. But discipline, in its truest and most biblical sense, is about something deeper: shaping the heart. Proverbs 22:6 […]
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. It connects them to God, reminds them they are never alone, and helps them build a personal relationship with their Heavenly Father. But as parents, we often wonder â How do I actually teach my kids to pray? The good news is, prayer […]
Hope is a powerful thing. Itâs what keeps a young mother going when she feels alone. Itâs what gives a struggling family the courage to take the next step. Itâs what whispers, âThereâs still a future,â when the world feels heavy. At Anchor Point, weâve seen hope transform lives. Weâve watched it turn fear into […]
Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that âgood parentsâ should be able to do it all on their own. We tell ourselves, âI should be able to handle this,â even when weâre running on empty. But the truth is â parenting was never meant to be a solo journey. Even in Scripture, […]
Letâs be honest: the world feels heavy right now. Newsfeeds filled with division. Families fractured by disappointment. Culture moving faster than our hearts can process. And for many of us trying to raise children, lead homes, or live out our faithâit feels like weâre swimming upstream in a river of chaos. So how do you […]
Itâs one thing to think youâre pregnant.Itâs another to see it. For many women who walk through our doors, the decision about what to do with an unplanned pregnancy is clouded by fear, pressure, and pain. Their world feels upside down. Their thoughts are racing. And sometimes, they feel completely alone. Then they hear it.That […]
For women like Josie (name changed for privacy), two pink lines on a pregnancy test donât bring joyâthey bring panic. Josie sat quietly in our waiting room, her hands clenched in her lap, eyes darting nervously. She had come alone. No one knewânot her family, or even the babyâs father. The weight of that secret […]










