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by Rev. Ashley McFaul Erwin, Clinical Pastoral Resident at The Next Door
So he (Jesus) told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it?…
by Rebekah Bohannon, LPC-MHSP, Director of Clinical Systems of The Next Door
Temperatures are rising, the sun is coming out and spring fever is among us! With record amounts of rainfall this year we have been trapped inside for far too long.…
by April Barnes, Director of Outreach of The Next Door
Recently, I was able to lead group with our women here at The Next Door. I was excited to share some intimate time with the ladies where I could pass out my essential oils and fill the chapel with the smells of patchouli and lavender.…
By Karen P., volunteer at The Next Door
“There’s something special about this place,” she said, dabbing her eyes. We all nodded in agreement.
We sat in a circle — eight clients, myself, and my co-leader on a rainy Wednesday night for our weekly Spiritual Wellness small group gathering.…
by Kate McKinnie, Director of Development of The Next Door
For the past 8-9 years, I have chosen a word of the year. I begin praying in December for how I want the next year to be different. I pray for wisdom of what one word of focus could be to help me get there. …
by Ginger Gaines, Chief Operating Officer of The Next Door
My co-workers, family and a few friends know how much I love a good spreadsheet. I am by nature very analytical, and I want to have all the facts before making any decision. …
by Suzanne Lanier, volunteer at The Next Door
Serving is not what we have to do; it’s what we get to do. My daughter and I look forward to Thanksgiving every year, to come to this treasure of time and place – The Next Door.…
by Ashleigh Rakestraw, Clinical Services Program Manager of The Next Door
On September 19th The Next Door excitedly hosted the first ever TND homecoming event. Staff and alumni from all over middle Tennessee came to celebrate recovery, celebrate each other and celebrate the place that so many of them call “home”.…
by Holly Cammuse, Assistant Director of Nursing of The Next Door
As I waddle around the building the last few weeks of my pregnancy, I have heard this phrase over and over again, “You are just GLOWING, Holly!” I have assured all parties involved that the “glow” they are imagining is probably just sweat glistening from my newly formed mustache… O the joys of pregnancy hormones! …
by Kristy Pomeroy, Community Services Manager of The Next Door
Freedom Recovery Community is a very busy place this summer. We currently have 21 women and 22 children living on property full time and have 12 children who come for visitation.…
