Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. I'm no Bible scholar but I'm certain this verse is referencing the womb of the mother who carries the child. I don't believe it's referring to this mother as simply a vessel for another woman who is … Continue reading Adoption: Infertility, Entitlement, and the Gift of a Child.
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 … Continue reading The Church and Adoption: Changing the Narrative
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. … Continue reading The Call to Adopt: Christians and Adoption.
Bleeding Hearts 