*culture is not optional

Choosing and being chosen

by Phil Reinders

Grace transforms the bad news of emptiness into a life-changing mystery.

My son, Jacob

by Sarah Walsh Landini

A birthmother tells her story of sacrifice.

Twice adopted

by A. S.

On negotiating a scarred family past to discover true identity.

All we like sheep

by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma

Our attempts at self-preservation deny a larger reality.

Late night thoughts on what being a parent teaches about being God

by Reverend Lawrence W. Farris

A parent of two following The One Rule learns a bit about the nature of the Parent of us all.

Death and birth

by Troy Cady

Reflections on becoming a parent.

New life in adoption

by Dave Claerbaut

On traveling to China to adopt a daughter.

Parenting without perfection

by Denis Haack

A review of David John Seel?s Parenting without Perfection: Being a Kingdom Influence in a Toxic World.

Magna Mater

by Janet McKenzie

Growing family

by Mary Lagerwey

An Advent reflection on adopting and being adopted.

Building a family

by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma

A family tree bears more than just skilled contractors.

Children of God

New Revised Standard Version

A rich meditation from Paul on becoming joint heirs with Christ.

Rx: Ritalin or relationship?

Bruderhof Communities

Charlene O?Neill writes on why she stopped drugging her hyperactive child.

Adoption booklist

Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support

Recommended reading on adoption for birthparents, adoptive parents, adopted children and, in fact, everyone.