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This post was only up for a day on Friday when a second post that was supposed to appear Saturday appeared…so we thought we’d re-post it for another day… My greatest prayer for the Christian orphan care movement is that, ultimately, the local church in every nation will be known as the primary answer to [...]
Category Archives: Adoption
A Journey to the Fatherless
When Larry Bergeron asked if I’d write the introduction to his book, Journey to the Fatherless I knew immediately I’d say “yes.” I hadn’t yet read the book, but I knew Larry. His years of faithful labor for orphans, his servants’ heart that seems not to care who gets the credit as long as the [...]
What Adoptees Wish Church Communities Knew
Many of the seven million adult adoptees in the US wouldn’t darken the doors of a church. Some do, but struggle with issues they dare not verbalize. What if the church were known as a place where adoptees felt truly understood about their challenges and needs? Best-selling author Sherrie Eldridge (20 Things Adopted Kids Wish [...]
The Strength of the King
I recently finished the book, The Strength of the King, which I read like a devotional each morning for several weeks. Day after day, it drew me into Scripture, reflection and prayer that centered on God’s great love for the lonely, vulnerable and destitute…and His call to the church to reflect that heart in action. [...]
Correction: Adoptive Families Survey
Correction: Yesterday’s post incorrectly identified USCIS as the originator of the survey for adoptive families. In fact, the survey was created and circulated at the request of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As stated in the survey description, results received by February 14th will be used by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to inform an [...]
Chance for Adoptive Families to Speak into the Intercountry Adoption Process
*NOTE: The initial form of this post noted that it was USCIS offering this survey. In fact, the survey was created and is being circulated at the request of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As stated in the survey description below, results received by February 14th will be used by the Senate Foreign Relations [...]
A Closer Look at the Decline in Inter-Country Adoption Numbers
It’s widely know that the number of children adopted to the U.S. from other countries has been cut significantly—decreasing 59% from its high in 2004 of nearly 23,000 to under 10,000 in 2011. As discussed previously, although carrying certain positive elements, this trend ultimately means tens of thousands of children across the globe are growing [...]
The Voice of Love Campaign for South Korea’s Orphans
Churches in South Korea, joined by Hope for Orphans, have launched a compelling initiative to champion the need of Korea’s orphans for permanent families. It’s titled Voice of Love. As in many parts of the world, political pressures have caused the government of Korea to constrict inter-country adoption significantly. According to the Voice of Love [...]
Why Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel
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.” [...]
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