Shaping Families

Abducted Child

“I just had the sinking feeling that something was wrong. It was almost as if it was in the air … and I told him … ‘Candace didn’t come home from school.’” –Willma Derksen

It’s perhaps a parent’s worst nightmare to realize a child has gone missing. Imagine the horror when it happened to our guest this week, Wilma Derksen, and her husband.

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Just Sayin'

Emily Ralph

I found the perfect gift for my grandmother that year—a framed picture of me on the African Savanna. She was so proud of the mission work I did and I knew this was one Christmas she would not “re-gift” her present to someone who needed it more than her.

VIDEO
A short clip of Wilma and Cliff Dersken telling part of their story. (After brief introduction of the entire documentary, you’ll meet Wilma, Cliff and their children.)

Journey Toward Forgiveness - A Third Way documentary that features Wilma Derksen from today’s program.

BOOKS
Have You Seen Candace? Wilma Derksen

Confronting the Horror: the Aftermath of Violence, Wilma Derksen

WEBSITES
Wilma’s blog.
Victims Voice organization that Wilma helped to found.
News coverage of the case
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
MissingKids.com
KidsHealth.org Tips for Preventing Abductions

BOOKS
Why Forgive? by Johann Arnold – Free e-book
Destruction of Innocence: A True Story of Child Abduction by Rosalie Hollingsworth

SUPPORT
Find a Professional Counselor - National Board of Certified Counselors
Find a Psychologist – American Psychological Association

Where's Candace?

Burton Buller

Our son Jacob was five. Grandmother had recently given him a puppy for his birthday. We had just moved a grand old farmhouse to a property near a busy highway. The road crossed a small creek in our back yard.

Benefits of Homeschooling.

School systems in most places have just wrapped up their school year, making this a good time to consider your child’s education next year if you are looking for new options. Michael Courtney, mother of four, along with her husband, homeschool their children in creative but classical ways. Look for new ideas in a warm heart-to-heart interview with this dedicated mother. Regardless of where your children get their education, this program will provide ways for all parents to be interested and involved in their children’s learning process.

Stoplight Salad

Stoplight Salad comes from the Simply in Season cookbook. The name refers to the colors in this tasty salad. The authors suggest trying this salad alongside grilled meats or as a light main dish.

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