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Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian ministry, whose mission is to partner with qualified families in need, and provide them the opportunity for safe, decent, affordable housing. They serve counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Executive Director David Michael: To find out more about Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State and the services they provide, visit their webpage.   ____________________________________________________

Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God in Catlettsburg, KY, hosts a variety of food-related ministries, doing what they can to serve those who are less fortunate in the community. Ministries include: Soup Kitchen ministry on Mondays Feeding the homeless on Fridays Monthly food pantry Providing snacks to families at hospitals and doctor offices and more… Listen to our Community Matters interview with Pastor Howard Wirzfeld: To find out more about Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God and the services they provide, visit their webpage.   ____________________________________________________

Lily’s Place is a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Center located in Huntington, WV. “With the epidemic of drug addiction in our nation exploding, we serve the tiniest victims of substance abuse, newborn babies. Lily’s Place eases drug-exposed babies from their mother’s drugs and gives them the best possible care available.” Their mission is to provide medical care to infants suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and offer non-judgmental support, education and counseling services to families and caregivers and our community. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Director of Development, Jennifer Chapman: To find out more about Lily’s Place, the services they provide, and the ways you can get involved, go to their webpage.   ____________________________________________________

The Hillcrest Bruce Mission is an outreach of the United Methodist Church serving the Pollard Community of Ashland KY. The Mission has several programs designed to meet people’s physical, educational, vocational, social, and spiritual needs throughout the year, but during the holiday season, they have several special programs they offer as well. Learn how you can participate or donate today. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Executive Director, Mike Maynard: To find out more about Hillcrest Bruce Mission, the services they provide, and the ways you can get involved, go to their webpage. To listen to our previous Community Matters interview with Director Mike Maynard, click here.   ____________________________________________________

There is nothing like talking to a friend and hearing her words echo something God is producing in your own life. It is so validating and confirms that God is at work–not that I should need confirmation, but sometimes, I really do. I spoke with a friend about some difficult circumstances in her life, specifically her child’s health. I told her the verse that is my, “Truth I’m Standing On.” She excitedly blurted out, “That’s the song I’ve been praying! I just don’t know what to pray anymore, so I’ve been praying that song.” How cool is that! Something that seemed so casual and unrelated spoke boldly into both our lives at that moment. I had no idea how much that song meant to her and what an encouragement it would be to her that God is listening. What a great reminder that God is in every detail. He orchestrates

“Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.” Jim Carrey I got suckered into reading this on social media a few weeks ago, and it hasn’t left my mind since. I was looking for a laugh (I mean, it’s by Jim Carrey, after all), but instead got this little nugget to ponder.  What is my happiness anchored to? Most days, I haplessly try to anchor to my emotions which are fleeting.  But, if I’m truly following the Lord like I am called to, then my joy is anchored in Him, and I can claim His promises.  Promises like:  He will act. (Psalm 37:5) He will sustain you. (Psalm 55:22) He will strengthen you. (Isaiah 41:10) He gives perfect peace. (Isaiah 26:3) He goes before you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) He is with you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) He gives rest. (Matthew 11:28) Resting in