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Children without a Home in Gwinnett County

Jennifer and I went to an orientation meeting Monday night to take our next step in becoming a Resource Family for the Gwinnett County Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS).  We learned that...

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True Religion = Caring for Orphans

Jenn's family cared for 7 different foster kids when she was a teenager. BTW, I did not make any funny comments about this pic (I.e. Jenn is not wearing any shorts/pants.) In part 1 of Graystone‘s new...

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What role will you play in Orphan Care?

Hearing Sasha’s story makes me want to get on a plane, fly to another country and bring home abandoned children.  I like Andy Stanley’s quote, “Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.”...

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“a church that cares for orphans”

I am blown away by our church’s response to care for orphans.  Yesterday at Graystone, we gave EVERYONE an opportunity to take their next step in orphan care.  Here are some of the commitments: 18...

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Friday 5: Foster Care update, 35k mailers, and “a check in the mail”

1.  The two brothers (age 2 and 3) have been living with us for 1 month and 2 days.  Everyone seems to be adjusting well.  We’re still not sure how long they will stay.  It could be 1 more week or 6...

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Friday 5: Duck Dynasty, Bruno Mars, Jesus, Christmas, Foster Kids, Going Broke

1.  Bradley and Dilan went home yesterday to live with their mom.  This is great news because the goal of foster care is to reunite the kids with their parents.  The boys lived with us for 9 weeks, and...

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Friday 5: Jersey Day, Baby Jase, Clint Frazier, Austin Meadows, FREE Braves...

In typical Graystone fashion, our team has GONE the extra mile for Jersey Day.  I hope you’re ready.  The biggest thing is I hope you are BRINGING SOMEONE with you.  I’m recruiting heavy from all 3 of...

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Friday 5: Jase, Sports Camp, Baptisms, Basketball Court, The Man Series

1. Jase is now 6 weeks old.  He is still living with us.  BTW, he loves the beach, the Braves, NBA Playoffs, and LSU.  Late every night when I’m changing his diaper and feeding him his bottle, I quote...

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