adoption

The Surrendered Hearts Book Releases Today!
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The Surrendered Hearts Book Releases Today!

National Adoption Month and Surrendered Hearts For those of you who have been on this journey with me for awhile, you know today is release day! You’ve been our prayer warriors and cheerleaders along the way and I couldn’t have done it without you. But if you are new here, today is a big day…

Even When You Feel God Is Not There
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Even When You Feel God Is Not There

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all…

When Discouragement Threatens Your Hope
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When Discouragement Threatens Your Hope

Hope. What would you label it? An emotion? An attitude? A way of thinking? We all have moments or seasons in this life where discouragement settles in and hope loses ground. I know I’ve been there before and I’m quite sure I’ll experience it again. It’s a battle we fight every time we wait. Our…

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…

Would the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?  | Stolen Jesus Book Review
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Would the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? | Stolen Jesus Book Review

Several years ago I received an email from someone I loved. It wasn’t the kind of email we like to receive, though. It was an email that left me devastated. One cutting me at the very core of everything I stood for. This person was angry and hurting because of a personal life situation, so…

Would You Be Brave Enough to Share Your Story?
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Would You Be Brave Enough to Share Your Story?

This week, many of our readers are joining Marva and I in our challenge to Wake Up to Gratitude. We had a fantastic response to our email series and this week I am in prayer every day for the women who signed up. I am praying that a spirit of gratitude sinks deep into their…