Posts by Evan Yoder

Founded in 2012, Guide Spring is a nonprofit organization based in Milton, Pennsylvania, that supports individuals, families, and communities through trauma-informed counseling, mentoring, and restorative practices. They are able to provide a range of help from counseling, journey groups, spiritual soul care, peacebuilding initiatives, and more. But to me its not just a regular non-profit…

As I was researching small redemptive businesses in Pennsylvania, I came across a company that I remember visiting with my friend in Wellsboro. At my first glance, Highland Chocolates seemed to be an ordinary business selling handcrafted chocolates. But after looking deeper, I realized this company was a redemptive business that was quietly changing the…

Earlier this year, I was recommended to read “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers. It tells a story based on the book of Hosea and showed me just how miserable the life of a prostitute or sex industry worker can truly be. It didn’t judge those in that industry but rather showed how horrible people have…