His Master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant…” Matthew 25:21 (NIV) Everyone loves a story with a happy ending. It’s the stuff that
Anything But Typical
As an adoptive dad I've come to the place that I can easily acknowledge that all of my kids are a little different in some way or another. Different
Simplify Your Life
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis talks about the need for adoptive and foster parents to simplify their lives in dramatic ways in order to help their
Closing the Gap
Of critical importance for adoptive and foster parents is the need to understand the impact our children's histories can have and to learn to respond
Practical Help for Families in Crisis
In this brief video, Dr. Karyn Purvis offers some simple, yet tangible steps that families in crisis can take in order to find the hope and help they
Adoption from the Inside Out
One of the most often overlooked aspects of the adoption and foster care journey is the need for parents to turn the focus on themselves in terms of
The Safest Place on Earth
(ETC Team: This article was originally published on the Tapestry website in 2007. While many churches have made real strides in the area of adoption
Counting the Cost: Preparing for the Adoption Journey
Dr. Karyn Purvis was one of the keynote speakers at the 2010 Together for Adoption Conference in Austin, Texas. During her talk, she encouraged the
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Ten Questions for Parents Preparing to Adopt or Foster
We are often asked what questions parents should consider as they make decisions and prepare to adopt or foster. Below is a list of ten questions that
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