Most of us think overdose deaths occur out on dark city streets, but an increasing number happen in America’s quiet suburban homes. “Mainly children,” says Sgt. Daniel Webb, “but there is elderly too that are being affected, that are buying pills online that they think are something else.” Drug cartels have pill presses that mimic the look of Xanax, Adderall even Grandma’s blood pressure meds. Deadly doses of fentanyl are even showing up in gummies and vape pens. What can we do to stop the flow? K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports.

Two moms in the North Carolina area are hitting the front lines and finding ways to help provide aid and resources to those affected, especially children.

After the devastating aftermath brought on by Hurricane Helene the Southeast region is still rebuilding and finding their new normal.

YUPP Focuses on building cross-cultural networks for individuals between the ages of six and 25, and provides opportunities in performing arts, fine arts, public speaking, and even sports.

“It's really amazing to see what God has done, the whole concept of little becomes much when you place it in the Master's hands. For the first 18 to 20 years of our existence, there was no governmental grants. There were no huge backers of what we were doing. It was just a passion."

Someday your kids will get their own house or apartment. “Do they know how to take care of that environment?” asks Sarah McCubbin, blogger and mother of 9. Cleaning, laundry and budgeting make her checklist but prep is more than chores. “We don’t actually assume they’ll learn how to tie their shoes on their own,” she notes, ”but we assume they’ll figure out how to make friends on their own – some really struggle.” Get a Closer Look at teaching essential lifeskills. Rafael Sierra reports. [All Rights Reserved - 2024]

K-LOVE's Felipe Aguilar talks with Terri Behling, Director of Communications, for Haven for Hope about how the organization addresses homelessness in San Antonio. Behling describes the “one-stop shop” strategy they use to deliver crucial services, confirming other cities and towns visit their campus to study their success. (Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved)

It’s been another busy year for K-LOVE ministry partner Convoy of Hope, which delivers emergency food, water, hygiene kits and truckloads of kindness to cities hit by disaster. Supplies included items most of us take for granted every night: “We got mattresses -- hundreds of mattresses -- to people who lost their bedrooms in that storm.” K-LOVE's Marya Morgan gets an update from Ethan Forhetz, Convoy’s VP of Public Engagement. [Educational Media Foundation - All Rights Reserved]

Monika Kelly hears Rev. Vanessa Tinsley's incredible testimony of rising from an impoverished single mom to the founder of Bridge to Hope in Miami, helping families with nutitious food, basic necessities and hurrican relief and recovery. You'll be inspired as you listen!

What pastors wish you knew concerning their roles, their challenges, and their hearts for God.

Richard: Sometimes, do you find yourself being your own worst critic?

Pastor Stephen: Oh, yeah, yeah. There's always Monday morning!

“We wanted to know more about GenZ,” says Kim Nollan, Dir. of Research and Study at Young Life. The ministry asked people ages 13-24yrs to describe themselves. “The majority of the respondents wrote kind,” Nollan confirms, adding “kindness translates into concern for their neighbor.” Young people put heavy emphasis on relationship. “We just wanna have dinner together and get to know older generations -- and have them get to know us.” K-LOVE's Billie Wright reports.

A yellow bead for overnight stays in the hospital. A black bead for every needle poke. Colorful glass beads from Beads Of Courage are worn as a visual reminder for brave kids fighting pain or disease. The arts-in-medicine program serves 60,000 children in 400 hospitals in 9 countries. Beads are awarded free of charge, supported by the talents and generosity of local glass artisans. K-LOVE's Jeanice Lee reports.