In the latest video release from the Pure Religion Project, Alex Ilie from Romania Without Orphans Alliance shares his perspective on adoption as a means of discipleship and a way to reflect God’s heart. He explains how deeply adoption has ingrained itself into the culture of his church and beyond, and describes his family’s adoption story not as one of sacrifice, but as one of deep blessing and enrichment.
“We are not an extraordinary family. We are very limited and sinful and imperfect. But what I want to make sure is clear is that we do what we do because around us there are more than a hundred people supporting and helping us in ways we couldn’t even imagine. Pure religion is not only for those who adopt, but for everyone in the church. God never intended for us to live safe lives, lives we can manage with our own resources and wisdom. He intended for us to live in such a way that the only possible explanations are either that God exists and is very real, or that we are crazy people. And I think that is Pure Religion.”
Watch the full video and be blessed by Alex’s wisdom!
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The Pure Religion Project is a focused initiative inspired by the members of the Christian Alliance for Orphans and the broader CAFO community, designed to help churches live out the “pure religion” described in James 1:27 and invited throughout Scripture. Through world-class resources, supportive community and ongoing connection and coaching, The Pure Religion Project at CAFO wants to help you lead your church with assurance, hope and the help you need.
