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How can we make gratitude a discipline?
For many years, I viewed gratitude as merely a byproduct of my emotions rather than a spiritual discipline. I remember being a young college student, surrounded by...
How are you celebrating Advent this year?
With Thanksgiving this week, we hope you're enjoying time with your family – and if not, we pray you have comfort in the truth that you've been...
Slowing down with contentment
Is anyone else shocked Thanksgiving is just a few days away? Even though it’s felt like the longest, hottest summer possible, it also feels like we were...
A birth mother shares her perspective on adoption
The final blog post for our National Adoption Month campaign is a powerful interview between Emma Porter, LifeDesign Maternity Counselor, who works with mothers considering adoption, and...
Go into the world and preach the Gospel
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 (KJV) Yes, I am “ye”...
Maternity counseling is designed to walk alongside birth mothers
This is the third post in our series for National Adoption Month. We have looked at the myths of open adoption and how to create compassion for...
Vibrant senior living
There can always be more to experience and learn – no matter your age. It's important to engage in enriching opportunities for the body and mind, especially...
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...
Supporting birth moms and the trauma experienced during and after adoption
In our podcast interview series for National Adoption Month, we’re taking time to highlight birth parents. Our first blog post covered misconceptions of open adoption and birth...