On the Florida Shootings: A Christian Teacher’s Thoughts
The nation was stunned earlier this week as news was received of yet another school shooting. 17 lives were taken in Parkland, Florida at the…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
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They Were Never Ours
I sit here, on the morning of my daughter’s first birthday, pondering her life. It’s overwhelming to say the least how such an impact, such…
They Were Never Ours
I sit here, on the morning of my daughter’s first birthday, pondering her life. It’s overwhelming to say the least how such an impact, such…
Beth Moore’s The Quest Critique
I recently finished Beth Moore’s Bible study, The Quest. Going into the study, and even now, my feelings are fairly neutral towards her even though this…
Counting My Blessings
A week or so ago I posted about thankfulness, but I’ve never written specifically about the support I’m thankful for throughout our foster care journey. …
Thankfulness
Lately, I’ve had to stop myself from feelings of bitterness. I’ve been wronged a time or two, and I can easily fall prey to righteous…
10 Ways You Can Participate in Stand Sunday
November is National Adoption Month. In partnership with Orphan Sunday, November 12th is Stand Sunday in support of foster care. The Christian Alliance for Orphans…
My Story Monday: Former Foster Child
This week’s “My Story Monday” is my first interview with a foster parent who has firsthand experience in foster care. As a warning, this true…
1 Corinthians 13 Love for Bio Parents
I’m not the kind of person to gravitate towards a women’s Bible study, but I’ve somehow found myself in one and signed up for the…
The Christian Mom and Panic Attacks
Two years ago, my husband and I were working on our house. It wasn’t new construction, but it was just as involved: we dug and…
