Thornwell Emphasis Month | Lekeisha’s Story

As we continue through Thornwell Emphasis Month, we give thanks for how God is working through churches like ours to help families thrive. Our theme this year is Rooted in Faith, and this week we focus on how that faith takes root in the heart of the family through restoration, guidance, and love.

In the book of Ruth, we see a story of deep family commitment and resilience. After loss and uncertainty, Naomi and Ruth rebuild their lives together, learning to trust God’s provision as they find hope and healing in a new chapter. Their story reminds us that family, biological or chosen, can be a powerful place where love takes root and redemption begins.

Lekeisha’s Story

Let me tell you about Lekeisha, a single mom of three, whose story reflects that same spirit of courage and restoration.

Before enrolling in Thornwell’s Strengthening Families program, Lekeisha felt overwhelmed. Her children were struggling in school and constantly demanding. She deeply loved them, but guilt and exhaustion led her to say “yes” to keep the peace.

What her family needed most wasn’t more things, it was her presence, structure, and confidence.

Through a 14-week journey with Strengthening Families, Lekeisha learned how to lead with both love and boundaries. Today, her home is filled with peace, laughter, and “I love you’s.” Her children are thriving in school and at home, all three are now on the honor roll!

As Lekeisha says, “We learned how to be a real family. We overcame things we never thought we could.”

That’s what happens when faith takes root in families.

And it’s all possible because of your support.

This month, as we remain Rooted in Faith together, we invite you to give generously, pray boldly, and continue being a neighbor to children and families in need.

Thank you for helping families grow stronger together.

To give visit: Give – Thornwell – Building Tomorrow’s Families