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How Many Band-Aids for that Bag of Chips?

Throughout history, various cultures have used some interesting things as currency at one time or another. Here are just a few: Italy:  Parmesan Cheese East Africa:  Salt (many other places...
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Blank Paper, Lame Lunches, and the God of “More Than Enough”

Yesterday, my 6-year-old daughter came home from school with a stack of pictures she had drawn for various members of our family. Each one was very thoughtful and contained a...
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Taylor University Becoming an Engine for Next-Generation Orphan Care

There are few things more invigorating than seeing young people reflect God’s heart in their passions and priorities. So I’m thrilled about the upcoming conference at Taylor University that will focus on...
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CAFO Team Favorite Books

This blog focuses mostly on issues and ideas, not personalities. But the truth is, all of us love to get to know the people behind ideas – what makes them...
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Hearing Psalms

Love begins with listening. Before speaking. Before other actions. Love leans in and seeks to know, understand, feel with. So learning to love orphaned children well means learning first to...
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Breathtaking Video from CAFO2015 — and Upcoming FLT Broadcast

The most visually stunning moment of CAFO2015 came at the end of the first day's live interview with Jen Bricker.  The striking young woman in a wheelchair had just finished...
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