In considering an adoption many may wonder how much the entire process will cost monetarily. While monetary sacrifice is not the most important of changes that an adoptive family must face it is still one that must be considered. A recent survey of …
The Best Orphan Care Sermon
I recently listened to the best orphan care sermon I have ever heard. In 2010, Ashland Avenue Baptist Church hosted a conference entitled "The World Mission and the Orphan." The conference featured three sermons from Russell Moore and one from …
Together for Adoption Conference 2012
Together for Adoption's 2012 National Conference is scheduled for September 14-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Speakers include Tony Merida, Noel Piper, and Shaun Groves ... and there are a ton of cool Breakout Sessions planned (including one by Sam …
Book Review: The Grace Effect by Larry Taunton
It’s been awhile since I’ve been told to write a book report. And it’s been never since I’ve been told by my husband to write one! But I just tore through The Grace Effect in ONE day. Which is remarkable since I have barely read a book in a year and …
5 Minutes with John Piper on Adoption
In the following video, John Piper explains why "adoption is bigger than the universe." He discusses God's plan to display his glory through adoption, and how this should affect the way we think about bringing orphaned children into our family …
Paying for Adoption
Adoption can be expensive ... ranging anywhere from $1,000 to $32,000. But, don't let the finances discourage you ... there are plenty of organizations that can help. In a recent blog post, Adoption Loans and Scholarships, Andy Johnson lays out …
Unpacking the “Statement of First Orphan Care Principles” – Part 2
2. Orphan care is good because God is inherently good and he is a “Father of the fatherless” (Psalms 68:5). In recent blog posts, The Adoption Law Firm published its Statement of First Orphan Care Principles, and Unpacking the “Statement of …
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Getting to Christian Adoption
I was asked recently why more people don’t adopt children. For the young lady asking this question, the decision to walk down the adoption path was almost a no-brainer. In fact, she said that she was drawn to adoption before she was even a …
Fatherlessness Pandemic
In my estimation, there are three necessary elements for a person to be motivated to care for the fatherless in a way that pleases God: 1. the Word, 2. the Need, and 3. the Holy Spirit. Quite simply, the Word is the Bible and must be a …
