We sat in our small group the other night and realized that almost all of us had something in common. If I were to guess, I would say that you could relate to us at some point in your life too. We were in a room filled with people that had recently said a big yes to God, only to have that very same door close right in front of them. Some couples had pursued a ministry or job opportunity that there weren't chosen for, others had taken risks that didn't pan out, and then there was us. We had just ... Read More about Keep Saying Yes Even When the Door Might Close
4 Ways to Be the Village for Foster & Adoptive Families
Foster and adoptive parents need you. It's no secret that foster and adoptive parents are often called to do hard things. They enter into hard stories and hard places to do hard things, but they can't do it alone. They need a village to come alongside them. They need you. About a year and a half ago, I found myself burdened for some foster and adoptive families in my circle. These families had been called to do hard things, and many days, they faced overwhelming circumstances. This particular ... Read More about 4 Ways to Be the Village for Foster & Adoptive Families
Keep Saying Yes in the Trenches of Motherhood
Motherhood. There are so many emotions tied to that word. Indescribable exhaustion. Overwhelming joy. Unconditional love. God-given purpose. Unending worry. My journey as a mom started just a short four years ago, but when I think back to the person that I was before welcoming my first baby boy into the world, she seems like a distant memory. Sometimes I miss the girl that had time to pursue everything with excellence: putting 100% into marriage, ministry, and career with energy to ... Read More about Keep Saying Yes in the Trenches of Motherhood
A Letter to Birth Parents
Sweet Mama or Daddy, I know that life has been hard and that this might be your hardest season yet. My heart for you is one of compassion and not judgment. We live in a world full of brokenness and sometimes our struggles take us to places that we never wanted to go. I know that this is not a reflection of your love for your child. As a parent, I know the deep love that you have for your child. We want you to know that we are honored to step in the gap and serve as “for now” parents ... Read More about A Letter to Birth Parents
A Letter for Our Future Foster Love
Dear Precious One, Our family has been preparing a place for you for some time now, and if you are reading this it is likely that you will soon be joining us in that place. Wherever you may be, and whatever brought you to this place in life, I know that you must be scared. This world is a big place full of brokenness that has already touched your little life in ways that many people could never understand. I don’t understand the pain you are feeling, but our family would be honored to walk ... Read More about A Letter for Our Future Foster Love
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