CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
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Pure religion is ‘love incarnate’
“To visit the widow and the orphan means you are love incarnate, like your Savior is. You’re expected to not only come by for a cup of tea and then...
Volunteering in an orphanage: Myths, risks and principles for more effective impact
Summary: Despite good intentions, short-term orphanage volunteering can be harmful to vulnerable children. Effective volunteering that benefits vulnerable children and communities prioritizes child protection, supports local caregivers and partners with...
A Watershed Perspective on Child Welfare
This week, NATIONAL AFFAIRS published the article, "A Watershed Perspective for Child Welfare" by CAFO president Jedd Medefind. We hope it will help generate fresh insights for leaders in this field and beyond, building on...
‘Pure religion’ is inviting people to (beautifully) wreck their lives
The call of an upside-down gospel. We are all hardwired to pursue what's easy, safe and enjoyable. As humans, we naturally move away from experiences that cause us pain, threaten...
Forgiveness as a path to healing: A practical guide for foster and adoptive families
“Forgiveness is…the great work of love among the fellowship of the weak that is the human family.”- Henri Nouwen Recent research confirms that forgiveness is powerfully good for us as...
The incredible benefits of practicing forgiveness
Forgiveness is a powerful practice for human flourishing, offering profound mental, physical, spiritual and relational benefits as evidenced in both science and Scripture. Explore specific areas of the blog using...
