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17 Things Adoption Has Taught Me About Loving Well
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17 Things Adoption Has Taught Me About Loving Well

The little black ringlets of hair curling round her rosy cheeks and dark brown eyes captured my heart at first sight. It’s a moment I’ll never forget. As the tears came out of nowhere and my heart exploded, it was instantaneous. Somewhere in that place a Mama feels the deepest of emotions, I knew she…

My All-Time Most Popular Posts Offering Christian Encouragement
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My All-Time Most Popular Posts Offering Christian Encouragement

I remember when, what feels like not so long ago, my husband surprised me with a ticket and all arrangements made to the She Speaks Conference hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. At the time, I’d all but put my pen and blog away for two years. It was a difficult season after our sweet girl…

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As a writer and speaker, Lori helps women make sense of God and His unconditional love for you and me. Her blog provides tools to grow in faith and in relationship with the Lord. She is a regular contributor to several online publications and books, and author of award-winning Surrendered Hearts: An Adoption Story of Love,…

Understanding Identity and the Adopted Child: The Effects of Adoption {#ChosenandWorthy}
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Understanding Identity and the Adopted Child: The Effects of Adoption {#ChosenandWorthy}

Sharing stories and messages of hope through the #ChosenandWorthy series has given me the opportunity to share the deeper meaning behind being a beloved child of God. Our identity affects every relationship we currently or will ever have. It affects our purpose and how we pursue each day. Without knowing beyond the shadow of a…

Adoption: What Can I Do to Help?
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Adoption: What Can I Do to Help?

Last summer I had the joy of talking with Katie for her Happy Playces Podcast. We started out talking busy schedules, sports, and our faith. But moved onto adoption, parenting, grief, tough love, grace, and embracing the broken pieces of our lives as God puts it together in a brand new way. Adoption is of…