Who is Surrendered?
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director It is like the 800-pound gorilla in the room, and he shows up each week at church and no one wants to notice. Everyone looks the other way. [...]
What One Earns, One Receives
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director For 36 years a foundational tenet of Youth-Reach is you get what you earn. Like a small microcosm of the way a healthy society ought to work, when [...]
Lessons from Sally
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director We were told to expect a weak Category One storm, and that it was headed to New Orleans…then it was Biloxi, Pascagoula, the state line area, and Dauphin [...]
Who Are You More Like?
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director It was several years ago. I was reading the account in chapter 8 of the Gospel of John that recounts the time when the Pharisees, hoping to trap [...]
Recently Adopted Sons
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director As many of you may know, we do things a little differently here at Youth-Reach. We are not a boys’ home, a rehab, a detox center or a [...]
The Impression of a Father
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director The word impression is defined as “a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.; a mark or indentation produced by pressure.” It is undeniable and cannot [...]
Roughing It
Few experiences are as American as camping. People can take out an RV or stay in a log cabin, but nothing beats encountering the outdoors like setting up camp with tents and poles. Because of COVID-19, off-campus trips have been very limited. Luckily, Youth-Reach knows of a small campground that was only allowing one group to camp at a time.
The Condition on the Ground
We continue to hear from friends and supporters who are concerned about the health of Youth-Reach Houston. These queries are regarding both our medical and financial health.
Have you Heard of the Coronavirus?
This is all we have heard about for weeks. All other news has been pushed aside as we all try to separate the hype from the facts. One thing is for sure: The fear that has accompanied this pandemic is as harmful as the actual virus.
Trace it Back…
I realize that every person who leads or serves a non-profit, charity or ministry sees their work as vital. Those who risk life and limb to brave the Southern Ocean to protect whales from illegal poaching see their work as critical. The people who live their lives investing countless hours and endless energy into caring for stray dogs and cats feel that their labors are essential.