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Four Tough Moms We Should Be More Like

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four tough moms we should be more like

When I think of motherly figures, I think of tenderness, cuddles, tickles, and teaching moments.  As I get older and wiser, I add sacrifice and fatigue to that list.  I don’t often think of the true sacrifice that some mothers face.  Those tough moms are the daring, bold, brave mothers who sacrifice the unthinkable for their children.  Here are the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Adoption, Babies, Family

Never Underestimate the Power of Worship for Moms and Babies

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Worship for Mom and Babies: God Loves Mommy and Me

*This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure.  By clicking them to make a purchase, it supports Minivan Ministries without any extra cost to you.   It’s a win-win situation!  Thanks a million! *I was given this book in turn for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.   Worship for babies?  It sounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Adoption, Babies, Book Brigade, Family, Family Bible Study, Worship

3 Keys to Worshipful Living

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Sometimes people come along that inspire you. They make you want to be a better person and reach your full potential.  When you are truly blessed, they inspire you to draw closer to God.  When that person is no longer with you, it is shocking to say the least.  But if their life exemplified worshipful living, their impact will never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Adoption, Family, Service, Worship

The Reason Everyone Will Be Wearing T-shirts for a Cause This Easter

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Want to know what the hottest fashion trend is right now?  T-shirts!  Even though t-shirts are quite the trend, that’s not the reason everyone will be wearing T-shirts for a cause this Easter. Forget the Frock I’ve been planning on rolling out some new T-shirt designs.  When I heard about Forget the Frock, I realized there is no time like the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Family Life, Family Worship, Service Tagged With: Adoption, Church, Easter, Family, Worship

7 Ways You Can Support Orphans Even If You Don’t Want to Adopt

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Happy National Adoption Month!  This cause obviously has special significance to us because we began our family through the adoption process.  I wouldn’t have it any other way!  We adopted not because that was the only way for us to have a baby, but because we felt the tug on our heart.  We knew that we had a child somewhere in the world.  We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Adoption, Family, Prayer, Service

Adoption is a Beautiful Thing

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Most parents would tell you that they never get tired of talking about their children.  Talking about my son is no exception to the rule.  I love talking about him.  Some people might consider this a bit strange.  Why?  Because he is adopted.   Some Get It and Some Don’t I have found that there are basically two factions of people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Adoption, Babies

Lifebooks and Memories for All

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Lifebooks I spent A LOT of time researching adoption while we waited.  After all, I did have 3 years!  At the time  my husband was working a lot, so he often happened to work when I was off.  That left me and my computer, along with a million Yahoo adoption groups!  I was a Yahoo group and adoption (at least adoption in theory) genius.  One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time Tagged With: Adoption, Family

When the Wait is Finally Over

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When the Wait is Finally Over Our Adoption Story:  Part 3 When we first saw our little boy’s photo, it was love at first sight.  Adoption agency photos were were often a little awkward, but there was no denying that he was adorable!  We were elated when we received the official “invitation” to come to China and pick him up. When the wait is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Adoption, Babies, Blessed, Family, Prayer

Waiting is the Hardest Part

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Waiting is the Hardest Part Our Adoption Story:  Part 2 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 NIV I was almost 29 when we decided to adopt.  Since you have to be 30 to adopt from China, we had one year to do a mound of paperwork.  You would think that it would be easy to get any amount of paperwork … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Adoption, Family, Overwhelmed

The Decision to Adopt

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Our Adoption Story:  Part 1 The Decision to Adopt Everyone has a story.  There are many paths to making the decision to adopt.  Here is ours... When my husband and i decided it was time to adopt a baby, we tried to have a baby the old fashioned way, as most do.  About 3 months into wanting a baby, I awoke early on a Saturday and went to play … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: Adoption, Babies, Family

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Hello! I'm Tara. My kids and I spend a lot of time in our van (and elsewhere) singing, playing , and praying. Join us as we navigate through the winding roads of life, enjoy the journey, and arrive at a place where we love Jesus with all our hearts. Read More
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