Category Archives: Adoption

God of the vulnerable

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

“What a contrast. We see God, the most potent and self-sufficient Power imaginable, continually expressing profound concern for the least potent and self-sufficient — the orphan in distress.” Continue reading →

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7 Links worth seeing

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

Check out these resources on a variety of subjects! Continue reading →

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Our Adoption Story

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

The New Testament repeatedly explains our salvation as an adoption story. Continue reading →

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Adoption Story

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

Coach Mark Richt and his wife talk about their story of adoption and how it has changed their lives. Continue reading →

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5 links worth seeing

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Mothers Are Never Alone When Alone Yes, motherhood is hard work. It’s lonely work. It’s a work that doesn’t always yield results for all of the input. But it’s a Christ-like work. Every day we die to ourselves whether through … Continue reading →

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Social Justice and the Church

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

We can confidently articulate a worldview that honors our Creator and Savior without verbalizing explicit references to the Bible. We can also hope for some of these truths to resonate with the general public. Continue reading →

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A closer look at adoption

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Yesterday a member of our Church shared a vision for adoption ministry with the pastoral staff that a group from the Church has been developing. A number of our members have adopted children and we are excited to see how this will … Continue reading →

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Learn something from Canada

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Hundreds of Canadians have faced legal proceedings over same-sex marriage: Michael Coren, writing for the National Review Online, said: “Once gay marriage becomes law, critics are often silenced by the force of the law. The Canadian litany of pain, firings, … Continue reading →

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7 Links worth seeing

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

  Evangelical Leaders Call for Immigration Reform As evangelical Christian leaders, we call for a bipartisan solution on immigration that: • Respects the God-given dignity of every person • Protects the unity of the immediate family • Respects the rule of law • Guarantees secure national borders • Ensures fairness … Continue reading →

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