Monday Meditation: The Second Sunday of Advent
– Written by Rev. Tambi Swiney As I child, I remember learning the song “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, brothers all are we. Let […]
Monday Meditation: Memorial Day
– Written by Rev. Tambi Swiney, Spiritual Wellness Coordinator Memorial Day is a time of remembrance to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The desire to remember and honor is God-given; the impulse to mark sacred and solemn occasions with rituals and monuments is deeply ingrained […]
Everyday Witness to The Sacraments
Written by Amanda Dunlap, Director of Clinical Services Let it be known right off the bat that I do not claim to be a theologian or pastor by trade, but a therapist by profession, one who is constantly seeking the Lord’s full purpose in my professional and personal life. Over the last six months, I […]
The Next Door is a TOP Workplace!
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been named a Top Workplace by The Tennessean for the FIFTH year in a row! We are officially in the Hall Of Fame. We ranked 11 out of the 25 finalists in the Mid-size Companies. This year is particularly special, as we received the “Meaningfulness” Award. This means that our […]
Impressions Through The Eyes Of A New Employee
By Morgan Coyner, Grant Coordinator When I came to The Next Door for my final interview, I was surprised to see clients huddled around the front desk. One needed help making a phone call for a ride upon discharge. Another was waiting for her to go get a snack. A few others asked if they […]
Best Graduation Party Ever!
By Linda Leathers, TND CEO High school graduations are always a time for special recognition and celebrations, and typically a “what comes next” question is attached. TND recently had the honor to share in a momentous event with Phyllis, a six-year Freedom Recovery Community (FRC) resident and her son Christian. […]
That Glow!
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 […]
Encouragement in Recovery
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. Most of the days are quiet as women are working and children are at […]
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