Often, caregivers get stuck in an endless cycle of correcting our children’s unwanted behavior … without experiencing any effective long-term change. Even if we manage to make them comply in the moment, the behavior is simply waiting to emerge again. …
Read MoreBy now, you know that parenting isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. And especially when we bring children into our home with extra or unique challenges and needs, it can feel like an ultra marathon. Dr. Karyn Purvis—now with the Lord—was …
Read MoreThis time each year, we pause to honor the life and leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ll celebrate his extraordinary courage and reminisce about his famous March on Washington where 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to hear his …
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Paramount Pictures . Any time a new movie or TV show draws attention to adoption or foster care, we take notice. . Instant Family quickly gained popularity as a foster care-focused film since its premier in 2018. …
Read MoreOrphan Sunday is coming—the day Christians around the globe will stand together for the orphan—and since you have a heart for fatherless and vulnerable children, you are invited and encouraged to get involved. Take a look. November 11, 2018: One …
Read MoreBible scholars have argued the identity of “the least of these” for decades. Is Matthew 25 referring to the world’s most destitute, or is it instructing believers to care for fellow Christians in need? Either way, both interpretations of “the least of these” have sufficient …
Read MoreBecause children learn best by example, there is no better way to teach them about God’s heart for orphans than by caring–as a family–about fatherless children. Here are 5 ways we can lead our children by example. 1. Advocate Let’s …
Read MoreEarlier this year we refreshed our logo. Today, we are excited to show you our all-new website, designed with YOU in mind. Our goal, quite simply, is that this website refresh will better connect you with the people we serve, …
Read MoreChildren in foster care typically have many people moving in and out of their lives. This revolving door can lead children to believe that nobody loves them. … And if we’re honest, it’s hard to blame them. Introducing the Who Loves? series. …
Read MoreSo the weekend has arrived and you want to watch a movie. Why not watch one that is family-friendly and starts a conversation about adoption or foster care? After our first post featuring 5 Films About Adoption or Foster Care, you—our Lifesong …
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