Birthdays are fun to celebrate. Here at Shining Light, we like to incorporate exciting celebrations and parties to show our residents how special they are to us and to God. This month, we celebrated Alejandra’s fifteenth birthday. She has such a fun personality and brings joy to everyone around her. We have a large number…

OFJ started this month and many youth were in attendance. They came from all over to attend and take part. We enjoyed the program and church service very much. It was interesting to learn about how they completed painting projects and other endeavors in Tijuana and Tecate. Another day at the home, we participated in…

It is the time of year when it looks beautiful outside, but as soon as you step foot outdoors, you quickly realize that it feels quite the opposite. The sun is shining most of the time, but the wind causes it to be very chilly. Most evenings we play games such as Spike-ball, Rook, and…

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Much excitement was in the air on Christmas morning. Everyone ate breakfast together, then prepared for the gift exchange. A fire was burning in the fireplace as the Christmas story was read. Christmas music…

By Amber Wagler Since childhood, it has been a dream of mine to work at an orphanage. One year ago, God made my dream a reality, and I have thoroughly enjoyed living in Mexico as a caregiver to children. While it is very rewarding, there are many struggles that occur behind the scenes. I have…

Psalm 118:23-24 KJV This is the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Monday, June 29, 2020, was the day that forever changed my life, although I didn’t know it at the time.  DIF brought 2 infant boys to…

September brings a mixture of emotions with it for most children as school is back in session. Some children are eager to get back to class, while other boys and girls prefer to spend their time outside of the classroom. Whichever side you find yourself on, you can be certain that our teachers are excited…

As an update to our July blog post regarding the extremely dry conditions and fires, we were blessed to receive two days of heavy rain over the past few weeks.  The showers nourished the terrain and were much needed to replenish moisture in our area. We also nourished our community, spiritually, by hosting a week-long…

Summertime is extremely dry in our area. As a result of the arid conditions, fires can easily breakout. Unfortunately, we have experienced many fires in the last month, and some of them have grown to be quite large and dangerous. We ask that you pray for the protection of Shining Light Children’s Home and for…

Bright and early on Saturday morning, May 25, an excited group of children loaded up in multiple vehicles to visit the zoo in Valle de Guadalupe. The zoo is home to many different animals including lions, tigers, hippopotamuses, monkeys, and many other interesting creatures. In addition to the animals, the zoo also has a large…