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The theme for Summit VIII (May 3-4 at Saddleback Church) is Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel. But why is Gospel the fountainhead of justice and mercy? Why not just “goodwill” or “duty” or “idealism”? On one level, because we’re all made in God’s image, every person holds a certain sense of justice and [...]
The Amazing Opportunity Coming in May
Registration for Summit VIII opened today. Amidst the dizzying pace of life, it suddenly struck me: this conference is going to be amazing. I can hardly wait. Sure, the work of the Alliance is my day job. And I love it. But it is my night job, too—the things I think about when I’m “off.” [...]
Karyn Purvis and Empowered to Connect
When my wife and I were going through the adoption process, getting our “Hague Hours” required watching a number of videos with Dr. Karyn Purvis. We didn’t know Karyn then, but immediately knew she was offering wisdom that’d prove vital in our adoption journey. That was certainly the case, even more than we knew, and [...]
A Moving Story in 2 1/2 Minutes
This moving story requires no analysis. Just gratitude to God for working in such remarkable ways—as He so often does through those willing to let the unexpected come.
One Family’s Remarkable Journey Deeper into Orphan Care
I love hearing the extraordinary stories of how God often draws ordinary people deeper into orphan care. One came recently from a man named Les Gallagher, whom I met earlier this year at an event in Washington, DC. I asked Les if he’ d write out a few paragraphs on what’d happened. Looking closely, it’s [...]
As 2011 Ends, Three Amazing Affirmations of a Growing Movement
Those of us who yearn to see Christians re-earn the title, “defenders of the fatherless” have much to cheer. In July, Christianity Today described “the burgeoning orphan care movement.” And it is. From the remarkable growth of Summit to the global reach of Orphan Sunday, 2011 was another year of tremendous growth in the movement. [...]
Tony and Lauren Dungy on Giving Families to America’s Orphans
For me, Tony Dungy stands with John Wooden and a handful of others as the greatest coaches of all time. Great on the field. Great in life. And great in faith. So it was a special pleasure to see him and his wife, Lauren, talk about the need of waiting children in America and the [...]
Homespun Advice on Older Child Adoption
More and more families are embracing the joys and challenges of adopting older children. This journey can carry unparalleled blessings for both parent and child. It can also come with unparalleled challenges for the unprepared. At present, it seems the range of resources available to families desiring advice or support in this journey is still [...]
Great Video and Story from Little Rock
“Defending the fatherless” takes on countless forms as Christians act in response to God’s call. Barbara Rainey recently shared with me the news story of a young couple from Little Rock who made a remarkable decision in this regard, giving the gift of family to a teen girl not much younger than they are. TV [...]
Art with a Mission IV: Film
“Nothing is more human than stories and storytelling,” observes Os Guinness. He’s right. From 3-year-olds to the crowd at the retirement home, we all delight in a story well told. A good story can touch us to the core…and change us in the process. No wonder Jesus didn’t express almost anything without telling a story [...]
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