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Kristen Howerton, who blogs at Rage Against the Minivan and advocates tirelessly for adoption and global orphan care, wrote a stirring piece recently that was picked up by the Huffington Post. We urge you to go read it and see if you agree with Kristen, that there is only one mommy war worth waging. I [...]
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Rick Warren’s DAILY HOPE: God’s Heart for the Orphan is His Heart for You
DAILY HOPE this week features an article I had a chance to write exploring how God’s passion for the orphan also tells us worlds about His love for each of us. Here’s the start of it: God’s Heart for the Orphan is His Heart for You The gods that the ancient world worshipped were concerned [...]
The Birth of Phoebe Hope
Last night, Rachel and I welcomed our fifth child into God’s world. Phoebe Hope Medefind arrived with a full head of dark hair, robust lungs and sparkling eyes. Early this morning, as mother and child slept, I reflected in my journal on the marvel and trial of birth: Our world, at its core, is both [...]
Hungry Students
The day after we announced the Destiny Rescuing Destiny Student Conference, I got an email that made my day from a father in Washington state. If anything can confirm the truth of yesterday’s blog post, (“If you listen closely to young people today, you’ll hear a hunger…”) here it is. The email read: I received [...]
Join David Platt, Jon Egan, Jedd Medefind and Christian Leaders from Around the World This Sunday
On Orphan Sunday evening, join with David Platt, Jedd Medefind, the Desperation Band’s Jon Egan, members of the IHOP team and Christian leaders from around the globe via LIVE from Kansas City! This one-hour webcast event will unite believers worldwide in GUIDED PRAYER for the fatherless and WORSHIP led by IHOP’s Jon Thurlow and Jon Egan [...]
Glimpses of the Movement, from Arizona to Virginia
One of the very best parts of this work is getting so many windows into the myriad ways the Christian orphan movement is growing across the U.S. and beyond. The Together for Adoption Conference in Arizona last week was full to the brim in that regard (and many other ways, too!) I heard again and [...]
Unforgettable Video from Ukraine
The Orphan Sunday campaign in Ukraine is on fire, with excellent leadership from the team at Ukraine Without Orphans. They’ve just released a film that weaves an unforgettable story in a 3-minute film. You don’t need to speak Russian to be deeply moved. Although the Ukraine team’s message often emphasizes the real costs that can [...]
Angels in DC
I’m homeward bound on a flight from Washington, DC to California—both weary and exhilarated. The past several days have been rich with evidence that God continues to nourish the Christian orphan care movement. The Alliance Board met Monday and Tuesday. That alone was worth the cross-country flight. They’re an amazing team, each a great leader [...]
Orphan Sunday Campaign 2011 Gearing to Launch!
Although much has been quietly brewing for months, the Orphan Sunday 2011 campaign is set to launch July 27. See the press release below: CHURCHES RISING FOR ADOPTION & ORPHAN CARE Across America and Beyond, Christians Re-Earning Reputation as Defenders of the Fatherless WASHINGTON, DC — A simple idea that began in Africa swept the [...]
Summit Recap Video Goes Live!
After six weeks, sometimes a person forgets. So we’re sending this Summit VII recap video your way! If you were at Summit, relive the richness and re-engage actions you intended to take. And if you missed it, catch a glimpse of what the excitement was all about. (And make plans for May 3-4, 2012 at [...]
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