Shane Schneider

Three children are sitting in the snow. The child on the left is wearing a black jacket and gray gloves. The child in the middle is wearing a red jacket and a blue hat with a red pom-pom. The child on the right is wearing a white jacket and a knit hat.

Is there room in your year?

It’s January 12, and if you’re still keeping up with all those New Year’s resolutions you made nearly two weeks ago, congratulations – you’re a step ahead of most of

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A child wearing a Santa hat holds a wrapped gift with a golden bow, standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree. The room is softly lit, with a window and curtain visible in the background.

Christmas for Kids is special

For more than 10 years, Saint Francis Ministries’ “Christmas for Kids” campaign has delivered the spirit of the season to children in foster care. That’s because, as one of our

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Two smiling individuals are standing indoors in front of an ornate wall decoration. One wears glasses and a red shirt with an elephant emblem, while the other wears a black shirt. Both have curly hair and are looking at the camera.

Fostering In Faith: Bev and Frannie

Bubbly, smart, and sweet, sisters Bev, 12, and Frannie, 13, both love sports and science because they’re athletic and enjoy challenges. Typical (pre)teen girls, they also enjoy other activities like

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A hand-drawn turkey with the letters "SFM" on its body. The turkey has feathers colored blue and yellow. The face is on the thumb, which has a brown top hat and a red wattle. The overall body is brown with stick-like legs.

Gratitude means everything

Gratitude. It’s a game-changer. Christian theologian Meister Eckhart said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘Thank you’, that will be enough.” Gratitude simply makes

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