As a child, Doris Van Stone was rejected by her mother, sent to live in an orphanage, and then abused by the cruel orphanage director and foster parents. Her story is a powerful reminder that God's love, forgiveness, and grace are greater than human hurt and sorrow.
Episodes in this season
Red Beets and Green Linoleum
- July 7, 2003
Today on Revive Our Hearts, we walk with one lonely, little girl as she spends her first day in an orphanage. Listen and find out more →
An Encounter With God
- July 8, 2003
Do you wonder if something you said or did for God made any difference in the life of someone else? If you have wondered that, don't miss today's program. Listen and find out more →
The House of Meanness
- July 9, 2003
Today on Revive Our Hearts, we go with Dorie to her first foster home. Listen as she tells us what it felt like to be forbidden to eat with the family. Listen and find out more →
God's Companionship
- July 10, 2003
Dorie continues her story and tells how the pain, shame and rejection drove her to the Word of God. Listen and find out more →
A Safe Place
- July 11, 2003
Dorie found that a "safe place" was in the garbarge, because nobody looks for you in the garbage. She learned that God is her "safe place." Listen and find out more →
This Is Your Father
- July 14, 2003
Today on Revive Our Hearts, we travel with a young woman to meet the father she has never known. Listen and find out more →
The Journey to Healing
- July 15, 2003
Today on Revive Our Hearts, Dorie meets her husband-to-be, marries and together they visit the orphanage where she grew up. Listen and find out more →
Closing the Door
- July 16, 2003
Be there with Dorie and her daughter on today's Revive Our Hearts as Dorie closes the door on her past. Listen and find out more →