Archive for March, 2010

Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit VI

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

 
You and individuals from your church community are invited to attend the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ national Summit VI! This national conference is designed to help Christians start and grow orphan ministry in the local church, including adoption, foster care and international orphan initiatives.
 

Thankful . . .

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

It is once again time for my “Exploring Racial Justice” post.  I’ve read the chapter, but have run out of energy for writing the post.  It’s been a long week of sickness, stress at work, and water in the basement.  I’m not asking for pity.  Yesterday, I would have.  But today, I am thankful for [...]

Social Networking

Friday, March 12th, 2010

 
In the book, "Disciplines of a Godly Man", the author R. Kent Hughes talks about the change in the personality of suburban architecture. Gone are the days when houses had large front porches where neighbors would gather to spend time together, sharing life’s experiences with each other. Today, the modern house is a castle where [...]

Family Fun Night — March 27!!

Friday, March 12th, 2010

 

Let Me Not Forget

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Sometimes I forget. 
How can I forget? How can I forget something so huge? So BIG?
I forget because they are becoming my own. They are becoming part of my heart, forever entwined with mine. And if they are my own, how could they have ever been another’s?
I forget the incredibly, mind boggling sacrifice my children’s first mother made. The sacrifice of [...]

The Parenting Challenge

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

 Parenting is not for the faint of heart – no matter how God has called you to be a parent – there is nothing easy about it!!  I have felt since our first adoption, that parenting an adopted child was very different and, for me, much harder.  I question so much more than I did [...]