Oh goodness! The last many weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind for our family, thus my absence on the blog. In my determination to finish the 40-day challenge, I offer up the following… Let me be clear: I am not generally a fan of the 700 Club. I often find myself incensed at […]
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Movie Ticket Giveaway!
You may have heard about the new film called Stuck. This is a powerful film about the challenges that face our orphaned youth who are ‘stuck’ in the system. It’s premiering in Grand Rapids, Michigan tomorrow night (Tuesday, April 30) at 7pm at the AMC Star Theater on Alpine Avenue…and I have two tickets to […]
Day Thirty – Families of Promise
There’s a church near us where God has been working in the hearts of a few and is now moving the hearts of many. Kentwood Community Church’s ministry, Families of Promise, began slowly as the ministry passion of one person. It has grown and I can’t share it any better than the founder herself, Jodi […]
Day Twenty-nine – From Foster Care to Adoption
Well, this 40-day blog challenge that was supposed to culminate on Easter Sunday is clearly taking me longer. However, I am determined. In that spirit, here is post twenty nine. I came upon the video below thanks to Foster Care Parents, curated by Foster Care Dad. As I watched I was reminded of a message […]
Day Twenty-six – “When I First Met My Son, He Was A Teenager”
There are so many challenging issues facing the adotion community and child welfare workers. These are pressing issues that challenge our resolve, break our hearts, and sometimes make us feel like we aren’t having an impact. Beureauocracy causes so many children to be Stuck. That and other factors (one of which is the many families […]