The Call To Adopt January 2012 John and I were 1,000 miles apart, and God spoke to both our hearts the same day: “I want you to adopt children from the foster care system.” Yes, “children.” As in plural. We didn’t have time in our schedules to think of adding on more kids. We… [Continue Reading]
Kid
Contracted . . . Distracted . . . Refocused
I sat at my desk and glanced around the room that was used both as my office and the kids’ play room. In one corner I’d put Lego blocks. The other corner had a kitchen play area, set up to “make breakfast” just like my kids liked. On a miniature table I had laid out… [Continue Reading]
Four things to pray for your kids
Praying for My Kids. Sometimes as a mom, I get overwhelmed with all I should be doing for my kids’ spiritual development. I should be reading the Bible with my kids, teaching them Scripture, training them on character qualities, helping them understand prayer. The list goes on and on. Equally important are my prayers FOR… [Continue Reading]