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Words Matter: A Primer for Positive Adoption Language

For You From The Word Death and life are in the power of the tongue. (Proverbs 18:21, ESV) For You To Think About Words matter. The words you use about adoption can bring life, hope, and healing. Refer to this … Continue reading

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No Two Adoption Plans Are Alike

For You From The Word For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6, NIV) For You To Think About How do birth parents reach the decision to make an adoption plan? No two … Continue reading

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What’s the “Adoption Triangle”?

For You From The Word Look after orphans. (James 1:27) For You To Think About According to Bethany Christian Services, the nation’s largest adoption agency, U.S. adoption placements are up 26%. One reason cited for the upturn: the new, growing … Continue reading

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3 Adoption Myths

For You From The Word Guide me in your truth and teach me.  (Psalm 25:5) For You To Think About During the decision process, birth parents may skim over the adoption option because they haven’t received accurate information.  But you … Continue reading

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“Adoption Ambassador” Uses His Visibility to Influence Birth Parents

For You From The Word Think how you have instructed many. (Job 4:3) For You To Think About Latino actor and media sensation Eduardo Verastegui is the United Nations’ unofficial ambassador for adoption. In recent years, Eduardo has been morally convicted … Continue reading

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5 Prayers of Thanks for Adoption

For You From The Word Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:4, ESV) For You To Think About As you spend time offering thanks to God for the … Continue reading

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Adoption Myth #2: Placing a Child Is Irresponsible

For You From The Word Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. (1 Corinthians 10:24, NIV) For You To Think About November is National Adoption Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to increase understanding about adoption. … Continue reading

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How To Be Ready to Share About Adoption

For You From The Word Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. (1 Peter 3:15, NIV) For You To Think About November is National Adoption … Continue reading

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TV Series Highlights Unplanned Pregnancy and Adoption

For You From The Word For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6) For You To Think About A new docu-drama series on the Oxygen Network, I’m Having Their Baby, documents true stories … Continue reading

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