A Bridge to Break the Cycle
Celebrating 10 Years of the Path to Purpose Program Early on as Director, I wanted to address the one question that always made me uncomfortable: "What happens to a child after they graduate?" I knew that Show-Me excelled at giving children a solid, stable home
Thank You Song
Thank You! Composed and written by Taija, a child growing up at Show-Me Christian Youth Home I was only two, not knowing what to do Until you came and helped me through I didn’t know I wasn’t gonna get to see my parents
Winning Life’s Lottery
“Show-Me was like winning the lottery,” Tristian Wieboldt explained. “Out of the hundreds of kids that apply [to Show-Me], only a few are lucky enough to be chosen. Most people hope for a second chance at life; I was blessed to have a
Where Love Grows: a Tribute to Karen Culler (1947-2022)
Karen Culler's legacy is not one of perfection; it is of faithfulness. Through many trials and challenges, she prayed, rolled up her sleeves and went to work - uncertain of God’s plan, but confident in His calling. “I learned to trust God each step of
Overcoming Obstacles in the Arena and in Life
“She’s a stubborn, bad horse!” a new Leadership U student muttered as he sat anxiously on his horse with tears in his eyes. “She won’t listen. I quit!” Riding up, fifteen-year-old James,* encourages the new rider saying, “Don’t give up, you can do this. Yelling
A Love that Never Quits
The Miraculous Power of Second Chances Dante knew something was missing in his life. Every waking moment he had been searching for it because he knew it was the critical piece he needed to fill the empty, painful void that tore at him inside. The
Students Become the Teachers
The Fires & Refinement of the Class of 2021 How would you survive if you were bounced between 30 different foster care home or had dozens of siblings? Imagine being forced to go to a new country where no one speaks the only language you
Character Above Championships
Developing the Foundation for Lifelong Victories Winning will never be the goal of the Show-Me Christian School Athletic program. Angel teams have reached the heights of state championships and the lows of finishing a season without a single win. Yet, every year, players achieve priceless
Coming Home
Transforming Strangers into Family Winter is coming! December may not yet be here, but the signs are clear: leaves are changing colors, kids are practicing their songs, and housedad, Ken Parton, has already begun decorating for Christmas. Preparations are in full swing to welcome