CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
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Jedd Medefind
More Than Good Intentions–II
Yesterday’s post highlighted the critical importance of study, preparation, reflection and diligence in seeking to serve orphans. The assumption that good intentions are sufficient often makes for ugly outcomes. True...
More Than Good Intentions
The story of philanthropy—both Christian and nonreligious—is often one of noble intention that accomplishes little. Sometimes, it’s even made matters worse. I remember hearing Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf put words...
A Closer Look at the Decline in Inter-Country Adoption Numbers
It’s widely know that the number of children adopted to the U.S. from other countries has been cut significantly—decreasing 59% from its high in 2004 of nearly 23,000 to under...
Little Things Anyone Can Do for Foster Youth
This week’s Alliance webinar was one of the very best ever. If you desire to better understand the challenges faced by youth in foster care, as well as little things...
Why Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel
The theme for Summit VIII (May 3-4 at Saddleback Church) is Justice and Mercy Flow from the Gospel. But why is Gospel the fountainhead of justice and mercy? Why not...
Karyn Purvis and Empowered to Connect
When my wife and I were going through the adoption process, getting our "Hague Hours" required watching a number of videos with Dr. Karyn Purvis. We didn't know Karyn then,...