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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...
Why Orphan Statistics Matter…And the One that Matters Most of All
Yes, it’s the day you’ve been waiting for: World Statistics Day. It may not be a Federal Holiday…or even a cause for an office party…but statistics do matter. Accurate statistics...
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...