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Lessons from the Adoptive Journey
Adoption is a multi-faceted journey. Whether you have adopted or have been adopted, there are lessons to learn. Come learn with us…
Adoption as Action and Process
Have you ever wanted something to really be over? It could be standing in a line in a checkout at a store, or even wanting your dentist visit to end. Recently, I developed a nasty head cold, and I couldn’t wait for it to be over. However, last summer I gained another...
Adoption as an Act of Grace
Amazing Grace. I don’t remember the actual first time I heard this song, since it was sung quite frequently at our church growing up. John Newton, the author of this song, had experienced God’s grace firsthand, and went from being an alcoholic and slave ship captain...
Blessing our Adopted Children
“Blessing” is an old-fashioned word. We use it without thinking about what it means. When is the last time a friend or family member sneezed, for example, and you uttered, “God bless you”? We all want to be blessed, and yet we are not sure how to bless others. God is...
Why? Why? Why? Guest post by James N. Watkins
If you have children,nieces and nephews, or younger siblings, you know that a three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because I don’t want you to run out in front of a car.” “Why?” “Because if a car hits you,...
Adoption and Obedience
One of the frustrations of the adoptive parent is trying to teach obedience to his/her child. Obedience involves shaping the will, and also involves trust. This is why it is often so difficult to teach our adoptive children obedience, because they lack the ability to...
Generosity as a Result of Thanksgiving
One of the key purposes for our adoption is to demonstrate our thankfulness to our Heavenly Father by being generous to others. This is a learned attitude, for everything inside of us wants to cling to what we have. Instead, our Father’s plan is that we become...
Thankfulness to Our Adoptive Father
What two words in the English language are the hardest to say? Probably “thank you.” Why do we have so much difficulty saying these two words? Often, we struggle with showing gratitude for what we get because we think that we deserve good things. Those good things...
The Position, Promise, and Practice of Adoption
Have you ever looked at a child who was acting out, and told them “Grow up!”? Where is the magic button that makes our children obey us? We wish we knew! All of us parents have faced this challenge, and it can be more difficult when the child is adopted. We might not...
Marcellus George
Marcellus George and his loving wife are the adoptive parents of (now adult) twin sons. He is the author of numerous articles and devotions, has a Ph.D. in theology... Read More