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The “Abba” Cry and the Gospel of Adoption
I mentioned the current Russ Moore cover story in Christianity Today entitled “Abba Changes Everything: Why Every Christian Is Called to Rescue Orphans” (pp.18-22) a couple of days back. The piece (now online here; thanks, JT) merits more extensive quotation, though you’ll need … Continue reading
Least Adopted Children, Rebuilding Men, and the Hilarious Jean-Ralphio
According to the NYT, black boys are the least likely children to be adopted. This is helpful for Christians who have a heart for orphan care to keep in mind. ************* This is an interesting website from an African-American pastor … Continue reading
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Together for Adoption: Live-Blogs from All Six Sessions
Just saw that the Together for Adoption conference, held this past weekend in Franklin, TN, drew over 600 people. Praise God for that response. It’s also great to see that Zach Nielsen live-blogged the whole conference. His summaries are available … Continue reading
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Review: Russ Moore’s “Adopted for Life”, a Book to Change Lives
Theology is alive. It should be felt, not merely taught. It should reach into all areas of our lives, bringing light and health to them. The heft of God’s teaching transforms both the way we think and the way we … Continue reading
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Two Noteworthy Events: Steven Lawson in New England and Band of Bloggers
Two excellent events to bring to your attention: 1. If you are a pastor or interested layperson in New England, please note that next week, the New England Center for Expository Preaching is holding an expositors’ institute featuring Steven Lawson, … Continue reading
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Making Men Moral: Russ Moore on Catholics, Evangelicals, and Mardi Gras
The biography of Russ Moore, the conference’s second speaker: “Russell D. Moore has served as the Senior Vice President for Academic Administration and Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary since January of 2004. Dr. Moore is also … Continue reading
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A Moving Story of Adoption, and a New Way to Be a Missionary
Some of you out there may have seen this video on how University of Georgia football coach Mark Richt and his wife adopted two children from the Ukraine. (Click on the link and you’ll be taken to a page that … Continue reading
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Pray for the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman
I don’t normally write my blog this early, and I don’t seek to track current events too closely. But I checked Justin Taylor’s blog this morning and read about a tragic event in the family of Christian singer Steven Curtis … Continue reading
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The Incredible Gift of Adoption: A Personal Reflection
I recently thought about the great power of adoption when reading a World magazine article (Bethany and I subscribe to World) from the most recent issue on the topic of huge, 14-child families. In reflecting on this piece, I am … Continue reading
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