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Month: December 2011

As 2011 Ends, Three Amazing Affirmations of a Growing Movement

Those of us who yearn to see Christians re-earn the title, "defenders of the fatherless" have much to cheer. In July, Christianity Today described “the burgeoning orphan care movement.”  And...
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Homespun Advice on Older Child Adoption

More and more families are embracing the joys and challenges of adopting older children.  This journey can carry unparalleled blessings for both parent and child.  It can also come with...
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Moving Story in the Washington Post: The Christian Orphan Care Movement and One Unforgettable Expression of It

The Washington Post Magazine this weekend will carry a deeply moving story of the adoption of Russian girl with Down’s Syndrome.  The piece also provides yet another compelling a window...
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Study Shows “Child-Focused Recruitment” Finds Families for Youth in Foster Care

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA) champions a host of efforts to find permanent, loving families for children waiting in foster care.  A recent, independent study of DTFA’s work...
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Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel

The theme for Summit VIII is Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel.  But why is Gospel the fountainhead?  Why not just “goodwill” or “duty” or “idealism”? On one level,...
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