Intentionality and Adoption
We are right to ask if adoption takes intentionality. Intentionality, according to the Oxford Dictionary, means “the fact of being deliberate or purposive.” It further goes on to define it as “the quality of mental states (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, desires, hopes) which...
A Father’s Role in Adoption
Adoption as a father is one of the greatest privileges one can ever experience. It is frequently downplayed, because, in our culture of “anything goes” with regard to a family, it is viewed as acceptable for any two adults or single person to adopt children. In...
Adoption Successes and Failures
It was a cold January day with temperatures hovering in the teens. School had been cancelled for the day (to our sons’ delight), so they were free to spend it however they wanted. Having a frozen pond behind our backyard only added to the prospects of a fun afternoon....The Process of Adoption, Part 2
The Process of Earning Our Children’s Trust Our sons also had to process the adoption in their own ways, and this meant times acting out because of their attachment disorder. It took a lot of work for them to trust in the ongoing love and care that we were going to...
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...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