Words That Soothe
A few years ago I had an interesting conversation with my youngest daughter. It truly isn’t unusual for us to have these scratch your head…
Foster Care and Adoption
Encouragement for Every Step of the Foster and Adoption Journey
Explore Christ‑centered encouragement and practical resources for foster care and adoption journeys — from considering fostering to navigating adoption challenges and celebrating forever families. Whether you’re called to foster, adopt, support foster families, or walk through open‑hearted love and faith in every season, these articles offer hope, spiritual encouragement, and biblical wisdom for foster and adoptive parents.
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Evolving Family
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” Alex Haley I was blessed to grow up in a…
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The Kendrick Brothers – An Adoption Story
Get to know the heart of Alex and Stephen Kendrick just a bit more… and hear the incredible story of Stephen and Jill’s adoption of…
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It’s OK to Strive and Fall Short
I pictured myself as a mix of Mary Poppins and Carol Brady. We were welcoming in two new kids (ages five and two years old),…
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The Need for Community
I sat on my bed in a darkened bedroom crying my eyes out. I had once again been rejected by my young son we had…
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Chameleon Mom
“Please close our foster home…” These were very painful words to type. The decision to close our home to fostering was far harder to make…
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All They Need
“Neenada!” My five-year-old spit out the Russian equivalent of “Stop it!” Now what? I thought. My daughter was having clothing issues again. Pants too loose?…
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Being on the Same Page About Adoption
[verse reference=”James 1:27″]Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to…
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Paperwork Pregnant
I am, as they say, “paperwork pregnant.” It wasn’t coursing hormones or a full bladder that stirred me this morning at 5:06, but a chirpy…
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3 Ways to Connect with Your Child in Five Minutes
In January my husband brought home two kids from the foster care system whom we are in the process of adopting. They are five and…
