by Key Ministry | Jun 13, 2019 | Adoption, Foster Care, Parents
While Mother’s Day and Father’s Day aren’t official “church” holidays, they are celebrated on Sundays every year, making it part of the day’s events for many families in church. Whether the holiday is acknowledged as part of the worship service or not, we’re wise to...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jun 10, 2019 | Adoption, Advocacy, Families
I spent parts of three days in Colorado Springs this past week at a meeting for Christian leaders convened by the Center for Public Justice and sponsored by the Flying Horse Foundation on providing paid leave to parents and caregivers who are eligible to...
by Key Ministry | Apr 16, 2019 | Adoption, Foster Care, Trauma
Dear Father,We are your adopted children, grafted into your family. If not for the death and resurrection of Jesus, we wouldn’t know the gift of being called Your child. For those in our midst who have adopted or are fostering children who’ve experienced trauma, we...
by Kirsten Holmberg | Mar 19, 2019 | Adoption, Care and Support
When people learn my son is adopted, they are often quick to comment, “He’s lucky to have you.” Christians might reply with a similar notion, substituting the word “blessed” for lucky. “Blessed” acknowledges God as being at work in the process in a way “lucky”...
by Key Ministry | Dec 18, 2018 | Adoption, Foster Care, Trauma
Dear Father,For those in our midst who have adopted or are fostering children who’ve experienced trauma, we pray especially over them at Christmas, knowing the excitement and changes in routine bring additional challenges. Thank you for making them a family. You have...
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by Kirsten Holmberg | Nov 8, 2018 | Adoption, Church Support, Trauma
This Sunday, November 11, 2018, is Orphan Sunday. Many churches will allocate time in their services to raise awareness for adoption, especially for those in foster care. In addition to the preparations already made for National Adoption Awareness Month,...
