Tag Archives: Orphan Sunday

The man on the pier

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Dr. G

Many foster and adoptive parents can relate with the man at the end of the pier. In the last decade or so, the issue of “orphan care” has become rather en vogue within the Church — even to the point of having an “Orphan Sunday.” And that’s all good and well, but if we are not careful, the Church could be the crowd on the shore. But what if, instead of saying “we only know how to say jump,” the crowd had rushed to the end of the pier, with arms outstretched, yelling “Hang on! Help is on the way! Don’t lose hope! We are right here with you. You are not alone!” as they threw the man a life ring? Continue reading →

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The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d like to challenge church leaders to assume responsibility for supporting their families when they pursue adoption ministry. Continue reading →

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The responsibilities of church leaders who promote adoption

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dr. G

I’d like to challenge church leaders to assume responsibility for supporting their families when they pursue adoption ministry. Continue reading →

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Five ways the church can love their adoptive and foster families

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Dr. G

When their parents are being elevated with comments about what a great thing they did, then those children may feel like they are less deserving of their families than a biological child might be. Continue reading →

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