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17 Things to Pray for the Fatherless
It must grieve the heart of God that the line of fatherless children world-wide is 30,000 miles long. Truth be told, God's heart would be broken if there was only one orphaned child in the world. So here is how we can pray for the fatherless who are already close to His heart—…
Life Touching Life: How to Create a Culture of Commitment
The statistics are sobering. 75% of foster parents no longer foster after their first placement, and as many as 1 out of 4 adoptions dissolve or disrupt. Fostering and adopting is hard work, plain and simple. But our relational God made us to be relational and created a way for…
The Single Greatest Solution for Kids in Need
Spend 5 minutes with Jedd Medefind, President for the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and you will learn one thing very quickly: Jedd is an energetic, passionate advocate for children in need. He and his team are tirelessly preparing for this year's CAFO Summit where attendees from 30 countries are…
The Most Important Story: 2016 in Review
As we reflect on God's goodness in 2016 ... We are grateful beyond measure for your continued love and support for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. We are also quick to remember that the most important stories are not easily communicated on charts or as statistics—children trusting…
Redeeming Infertility | National Adoption Month
The life of a Christian is spent in constant redemption. Just like we redeem a coupon at the grocery store, trading in a tattered little piece of paper we ripped out of a newspaper or magazine for 55¢ off a can of green beans, we trade in worthless,…
Empowered to Connect: 5 Valuable Take-aways
Editor's note: Several weeks ago the decision was made to publish a post at the conclusion of the Empowered to Connect Conference this past weekend (April 7-8). The conference was a success, and we returned to the daily grind with no idea that God would call Dr. Karyn…
Wait Gain: 5 Truths for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting. It doesn't sound hard, and yet it can be excruciating. Though the word implies sitting still, waiting requires more action than virtually any other assignment from God. Whether you are waiting on adoption or fostering news, or whether you are waiting for something else entirely, here are 5 truths…
5 Ways Kids Can Care for Orphans
You and your favorite miniatures have 14 glorious weeks of summer vacation ahead of you. What will you do with it?Why not teach your children to do something with their summer that will make an eternal impact? Specifically, why not encourage your kids to care for orphans? Here…
10 Simple Ways Your Church Can Serve Foster Families
Foster care is a Church problem, not a state child welfare problem. It is a Gospel issue first, not a government issue. The Church has both the duty and privilege to speak on behalf of and stand for the sake of those who cannot speak and stand for…