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10 Ways to Help a Special Needs Parent
by Key Ministry
If you know a family with special needs in the mix, Kara Dedert shares a few ways you can jump up and help them.
4 Habits of a Healthy Heart
by Lisa Allen
How can you develop a strong and healthy mother's heart? Make sure your needs are met first by the One who knows you best!
7 Characteristics Spiritually Growing People Have in Common
by Chris Tiegreen
Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident. Here are 7 principles you'll need if you want your inner life to flourish.
All Grown Up
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Darkness will depart when there's a light in your heart. Now you can be a big kid, unafraid of the dark!
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Always There Wherever You Go
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Jesus wants you to know that He is always there, wherever you go!
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Anything But Typical
by Empowered to Connect
Adopted children encounter unique obstacles and situations. Michael Monroe explains the challenging, rewarding, and humbling experience of loving his "atypical" son.
Apple of His Eye
by Faith Comes By Hearing
God loves you so much! He made you His own!
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Are We Being Wise with the Words Orphan and Fatherless?
by Shannon Dingle
We still use orphan or fatherless when we’re talking about adoption and foster care, even when those words don’t fit with our current culture or a specific circumstance.
Before They Go to School, Have This Conversation
by Lysa TerKeurst
Every decision points us in the direction we're about to travel, so we've got to get good at chasing down our decisions. As our kids prepare to return to high school or college, let's help them "pre-decide" who they want to be and how they're going to act.
Best Friend
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Pray and talk to your best friend, Jesus.
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Blanket of Love
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Have you ever been afraid? When you are, remember that you are covered with the blanket of God's love.
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Check the Expiration Date on Your Compassion
by Empowered to Connect
Your children need parents whose compassion always stays “fresh.” True compassion does not have an expiration date.
Cheer Up!
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Cheer up! God is here!
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Closing the Gap
by Empowered to Connect
Do you understand the impact your children’s histories have on their development? Learn how to respond compassionately so that you can effectively lead them toward healing.
Color
by Empowered to Connect
Carissa Woodwyk shares her experience as a transracial adoptee to help you understand what your child may go through.
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Come and Lie Down
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Come lie down. It's time to rest.
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Connecting
by Empowered to Connect
How well do you connect with your child? A married couple shares valuable information to help you connect with the children you've adopted.
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David and the Bear
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Listen to the story of David and his fight with the big, bad bear. David was never afraid, because God was with Him.
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Embracing the Grief of Adoption
by Empowered to Connect
Michael saw through his son’s tears and heard in his words the deep, heartbreaking grief that lurks in the shadows of adoption. Learn from his story and find meaning in grief.
Finding a Place to Start
by Empowered to Connect
Dr. Karyn Purvis knows what it's like to experience tremendous grief over a child whose in foster care. She encourages you to find a bridge of safety to connect with your child.
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Five Ways the Church Can Love Their Adoptive and Foster Families
by Shannon Dingle
Parents of adopted children don't want to be seen as heroes, saint or martyrs. Like any other family, they just want to be a part of their church community.
Focusing on the Whole Child
by Empowered to Connect
Do you understand your child on a holistic level? Every child (adopted or in foster care) will have a complex set of issues that you need to be aware of.
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Foster and Adoptive Parents Make for Poor Idols
by Shannon Dingle
Foster and adoptive parents aren’t rescuers or heroes, not any more than all the other parents who love and sacrifice for their children.
From Above
by Faith Comes By Hearing
It may be dark, but you don't have to fear. You'll fully rest in God's love!
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Giving Voice to Our Other Children
by Empowered to Connect
Even when you experience significant challenges with your child from "hard places," you can't forget that your other children are struggling. Lisa Qualls shares her story.
God and "Frozen"
by Linda Buxa
God turns our frozen, sinful hearts into warm, loving hearts that want to serve and praise Him. Nothing will ever keep us from His love -- no matter what.
God Is
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Who is there in the middle of the dark? God is!
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God's Promise
by Faith Comes By Hearing
There is no beginning and no end to God's love!
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He Covers Me
by Faith Comes By Hearing
When you're hurting and feeling lonely, there is someone who is always there for you.
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He Gives and Takes Away
by Empowered to Connect
What do you hold dear that no longer fits with the life you have been called to as an adoptive parent? What blessings is God bringing to you through your adopted child?
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HIV FAQ: How Do We Keep Other Kids from Catching HIV?
by Shannon Dingle
Shannon Dingle explains why she doesn't worry about HIV being transmitted from one child to another.
HIV FAQ: How Does Your Child's Life Compare to Other Kids?
by Shannon Dingle
Shannon Dingle answers common questions that surface for parents or church members who want to learn more abut the diagnosis of HIV in a child.
HIV FAQ: What about the Medical Treatment, Expenses, and Prescriptions?
by Shannon Dingle
Shannon Dingle answers questions from readers who are curious about the medical expenses that come after adopting a child.
Hushabye
by Faith Comes By Hearing
There is no need to cry. Jesus is shining on you!
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I Am Loved
by Faith Comes By Hearing
I have a Father who loves me so. He will never let me go!
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I Used to be a Good Mom
by Empowered to Connect
Are you struggling through your adoption journey? Is your belief in yourself as a "good parent" starting to fade?
In Your Loving Arms
by Faith Comes By Hearing
Rest in God's loving arms. You mean so very much to Him!
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It Takes a Team
by Empowered to Connect
Whether you are bringing new children into your family or you adopted years ago, take time to think about your family’s needs and create a team to meet them.
It's Time to Say Goodnight
by Faith Comes By Hearing
It's time to sleep, but don't worry. Jesus watches over you!
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