The Fall of each year serves as a reminder that the year is coming to an end, and we are headed into the busy holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas are times when families gather to share stories while making new memories. For my family, whether the elders pray or the children pray. Prayers are coveted …
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Darren and Stacey Gagnon share their inspiring story of adopting five special needs children as they discuss their extensive involvement with foster care and helping kids who’ve experienced abandonment and trauma. They encourage listeners to consider how they, too, can support children in need of families.
Let’s be honest. WAITING IS HARD. Whether you are waiting to hear about a medical test results or waiting for a new child’s birth, waiting is hard. For instance, when my wife Sue and I followed God’s leading to apply to graduate school, our preparation time seemed endless. But the worst was the waiting. We …
How do you determine if someone is an expert in a given field? I’ve always thought that an expert has personal or professional experiential knowledge of a subject and has successfully navigated through it, grown beyond it, or found some way to grow from it. (“It” being whatever I happen to be researching at the …
It’s election season again, which means a never-ending stream of political ads on TV. I can’t wait for that part to be over. However, who we choose as our leaders, especially our Governors, can significantly impact the state’s child welfare system. There are 11 states with Governor seats up for election this year. Do you …
For the past 25-years, I have either advocated for children as a Marketplace leader or worked with Marketplace leaders to positively impact the lives of children, families, and communities. From my corporate career in banking and finance to my philanthropic engagement through community-based organizations, there has been one question that has always surfaced, “What should …
Lindsay Christensen and Laurie Haynes, both of whom serve in leadership roles at pregnancy resource centers, share powerful stories from their ministry to post-abortive women and men, offering encouragement and hope to listeners who may be struggling with the emotional anguish of a past abortion.
Imagine receiving a call while eating dinner with your three middle schoolers with a special request. To take in four children. Helen and Christopher had just said “yes” to becoming foster parents. They were about to say “yes” to a life-transforming experience. Life changing for their family and church. As well as a struggling family …
How does the church continue to meet the need of over 400,00 children nationwide in the foster care system?
When it comes to supporting a birth mother, there is not an “easy” option. Both parenting and adoption come with grief and loss.
We can encourage the faith of a child with special needs by giving them opportunities to worship according to their abilities and preferences.
Ben & Jessica are a married couple who attend Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2012, they heard their church was hosting a Foster Care Information Session. The church partnered with Coalition of Care, a nonprofit ministry serving as a bridge between local churches and vulnerable children in southwestern Ohio. Coalition of Care Collaboration When …
An elementary school teacher wakes up one summer morning thinking it’s going to be another ordinary day. She has no idea that her world is about to be turned upside down in a few short hours. Later that evening, she receives a call from Child Protective Services. They are removing two of her students from …
Joining in the Pro-Life Movement starts with strengthening yourself in the cause and then working to support and empower others.
Are you pro-life or just anti-abortion? Our movement is about empowering women. It’s about reminding women of their beauty and value.
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.”
After Sue and I graduated from college and got married, I landed a great job in the publishing industry. I thought my college days were over. Little did I know that God had other plans for our lives. Plans that involved more schooling to prepare us for our future. Our journey started with prayer, discussions, …
Former abortion provider Dr. Anthony Levatino explains how the tragic death of his young daughter and the grace of God led him to become the staunch pro-life advocate he is today. His wife, Cecelia, describes the profound impact her husband’s journey has had on their marriage. (Part 2 of 2)
Former abortion provider Dr. Anthony Levatino explains how the tragic death of his young daughter and the grace of God led him to become the staunch pro-life advocate he is today. His wife, Cecelia, describes the profound impact her husband’s journey has had on their marriage. (Part 1 of 2)
I hear it at least weekly— “If it weren’t for my church… ” This is the chorus of an ever-growing choir. What follows varies from a simple statement to tragic stories met with timely redemption. You might expect stories of individuals trusting in Jesus because a local church pointed them to Him. You’d be right. …
