by Mark Gregston
Life is made of stories.
Some of those stories have happy endings. Some less so.
Some stories involve people you never would have imagined coming into your life. But when someone adopts a child into their home and their heart, I think it’s a very cool thing to do. I also think it paints a real-world picture of how we have been grafted into God’s family for everyone to see.
Continue reading “Encouragement for Adoptive Parents”
by Mark Gregston
Just as God has grafted us into His family by choosing to adopt us, there are many wonderful people out there who have grafted a child into their home and heart through adoption, as well. And if that’s you and your family, thank you for making a difference in the life of a child who needed it. November is National Adoption Month, and as we celebrate this month of intentional kindness, it’s a good time to remind you that adopting a child requires a lifetime willingness to open your home … and your heart to someone else in need. It’s the same requirement needed for your natural-born children, but caring for and supporting an adopted child throughout all the stages of their lives often comes with some unique challenges.
Continue reading “Caring for the Heart of Your Adopted Teen”
#502 – Student Story: Sophia
with host Mark Gregston
Adopted kids tend to struggle with unresolved issues until their mid-20s. And that calls for parenting with a long-term view!
This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers adoptive parents a preview of what to expect and a solid strategy for preparing to love their kid through the rough patches.
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