CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
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Christian Giving for Orphans Keeps Rising: The Power of Together
Talk of “working together” are buzzwords, often said and rarely done. But when it is done well, there’s little more compelling…or impactful. I recall how struck I was when I...
STORIES THAT STIR THE SOUL: Talking adoption, foster care and faith with the author of “Bridge to Terabithia” and “The Great Gilly Hopkins”
For many readers, stories written by Katherine Paterson reach deeper into the human heart than those of any other author. At first glance, her books like Bridge to Terabithia seem...
Seven Vital Gift Habits: What Can We Do To Grow Down?
A central theme of CAFO2016 was growing down before upward. (See the talk, “Growing Down.”) It's fair to ask, why would this matter for people already so committed to justice...
Is Your First Desire to Grow Upward…Or Down?
The CAFO2016 talk “Growing Down” explores why it is that, if we hope to persevere in long journeys of justice and mercy, we must grow down before we grow upward....
Growing Down: CAFO2016 Keynote
From CAFO2016 Remarks: The world does not need more Christian leaders grown tall; it desperately needs Christians grown deep. We need Christians who can persevere amidst disappointment. Who can continue...
Seven Major Trends in the Orphan Care Movement 2015
2015 has been yet another vibrant, dynamic year for the Christian orphan care movement. Fresh growth and fresh challenges. Stubborn dilemmas and stubborn perseverance. Wise veterans and new voices. And...