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My call to adopt orphans in Haiti

What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.

[James 1:27 GNT]

Tiffanie L says:

James 1:27 has turned my family’s “comfortable” life upside down… we have served in youth ministry for over a decade and encountered many jaded teens with hardened hearts from the way they have seen in genuine faith lived out. After doing mission work in Haiti in 2005, we felt a unique calling and burden for the orphans there (it all starts and ends with James 1:27). Since our initial trip in 2005, we have adopted 3 beautiful Haitian orphans and are in the process of becoming full time missionaries to Haiti.

Have you adopted a child, or were you adopted? We’d love to hear verses that God has used to encourage you on the theme of adoption!

Story posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 and is filed under Parenting, God's Love, Christian Families, God's Sovereignty. | No Comments »

Trusting God through Unemployment

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,and he shall direct thy paths.

[Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV]

Carla F. writes:

This scripture is special to me because I have experienced some negative, challenging, hard times as a single parent. It has not been easy at all. This scripture tells me to trust (hope, believe) in the LORD completely, fully, without doubt, and not to depend on my own understanding.

In everything I do, I must become aware of Him, know and understand that He exist and He will divinely guide me. He will order my steps and tell me exactly what to say or do. Life is so hard without God. I can’t imagine NOT trusting in Him, for without faith it is impossible to please Him. Trusting in Him means my hope is in God, and therefore, my circumstances are entrusted to His will and His way. Are you unemployed? “Trust in the LORD with all your heart” ……..I did.

Story posted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 and is filed under Parenting, Your Stories, Struggles. | No Comments »

Joy Lippard: Raised on His Word [2:59]

Parents, don’t be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.

[Ephesians 6:4 CEV]

Christian music artist Joy Lippard was taught by her parents about His Word and throughout her life she saw His power first hand.

Story posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 and is filed under God's Love, Hope, Joy Lippard, Parenting, Bible, Video Stories, Christian Families, Loneliness, Praise, Life Verse. | No Comments »