Silence Isn’t an Option

For those of us who have been at this for awhile, it's not surprising anymore when people argue. It's one thing being silenced by strangers, but something else entirely when it's our friends or family members. What happens when, in our efforts to educate, we end up hurting those we love? How do we balance …

Adoption: What Would Jesus Do?

"If you hadn't been adopted you might never have known Jesus." This was said too often in my Evangelical upbringing. In conversations with several other adoptees, I've discovered this statement was on repeat throughout their lives as well. It's safe to say this reflects the mindset of many Christians in regards to adoption. When I …

The Church and Adoption: Changing the Narrative

Christians, at least the Christians I know, really want to do the right thing. When it comes to adoption they truly believe the narrative that tells them they are giving a better life to a child in need, and they're comfortable with the status quo. But, how do we peel back the layers so we …

The Call to Adopt: Christians and Adoption.

I've heard these phrases often: "We always felt called to adopt." "We never felt compelled to have our own children, so we chose to adopt." "Adoption was laid on our hearts." "We prayed about it and decided we would adopt." "We prayed for this child." "Adoption was God's plan for our family." etc. etc. etc. …