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Celebrate who you belong to this Advent season
The Advent season is almost here and we have a special reminder for you this year: you've been adopted into God's family. We're no longer slaves to...
Being still despite the schedule
While scrolling Instagram, as I am apt to waste more time than I care to admit doing, I recently came across a post by Ian Simkins. He...
Be a light this season
While Christmas is a time for joy, celebration and quality time with loved ones, it can also bring about additional stress for vulnerable families. Imagine the pressure...
Adoption is …
“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will ... ” – Ephesians 1:5 If someone asked you...
Changing the narrative around birth mothers in the adoption triad
November is National Adoption Month and we want to highlight one area of the adoption triad that does not get a lot of attention — birth parents....
A different journey
For years as a state trooper, Manny Alaniz knew he was protecting lives. But he questioned whether he was really saving them. After more than two decades...
Because no one else will
Back in 2004, I supported a nonprofit organization called Invisible Children. The mission was to support families in Africa, around Uganda, who were affected by a warlord...
The joy of movement
Gathered in a circle with their instructor, seniors of all abilities gracefully wave their arms, point their toes and create rhythmic patterns in the air with ribbons....
Lessons of faith from Peanuts
One of our favorite fall stories is the 1966 classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Charles M. Schulz, who created the comic strip Peanuts, taught Sunday...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month occurs every October. It started from the Day of Unity in 1981 as a way to connect organizations fighting to end domestic violence....