Category Archives: Adoption

Freedom

  Have you ever had a night where your mind is so active that you cannot go to sleep? That happens to me more than I’d like. Most often, that which fills my mind is good, sometimes God’s attempt to … Continue reading

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What I’m most thankful for this Thanksgiving

November 24, 2010 9:11 AM Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and my heart overflows with thanksgiving to God for a unique and surprising blessing that he brought into my life this year. I’m going to post something I wrote a few … Continue reading

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Maria Joy Born’s 1st Anniversary

Julie and I have decided to press “pause” in our foster care ministry for a season.  It is because we have great news to share.  We are expecting a “new Born” in June.  God’s timing is perfect as are his … Continue reading

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On God’s Family Business

December 10, 2008 7:51 AM This morning I’m thinking about the church and the wonderful family that God is building – the family that I am a part of. Our message on Sunday is going to be about adoption. In … Continue reading

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This Thanksgiving

I’m sitting by the Santa Ana River in the midst of a forest of Ash Trees.  It is shady and about 70 degrees and ever so peaceful.  The hum of the water rushing down the river is the melody I … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye

This morning we said goodbye to our two foster children.  The process over the last few weeks has been one of the hardest emotional journeys I’ve been on in my life.  Thankfully, I am resolved and at peace now, seeing … Continue reading

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Ruthlessly Trusting God

Ruthlessly trusting God again!  This week, we are going through the very difficult process of transferring our two foster kids into another home.  I’ve never felt the weightiness of grief over anything like I have this past week.  To me, … Continue reading

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Child #2

Last week was extraordinary as God just blew open the door to receiving another child into our home.  On Thursday, we took in a 4-year old girl and now despite the greatest joy I have ever felt, my family is … Continue reading

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Prayer and the Wind

I need to be quick this morning, but I need to record our wonderful afternoon and evening last Sunday.  The McHargue’s called a prayer meeting for a possible adoption ministry at Trinity.  We met at their home with the Salladin’s.  … Continue reading

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On Adoption Into God’s Family

March 12, 2008 8:03 AM Last Sunday we celebrated our newly adopted daughter, Maria! We pulled out all the stops and made as much of it as possible. This is how we all felt – overjoyed that this little girl … Continue reading

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