Dave Delaney

I’ll be honest: before foster care, I was drifting toward a midlife crisis, and I didn’t even know it. Not the cliché kind: I wasn’t going to be buying a sports car or starting some weird new hobby; I didn’t have a sudden desire to get a tattoo. Mine was quieter. I was starting to believe my hobbies, my comfort, and my schedule were the most important things in my life. And look, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a hobby. But something in my heart was shifting. My world was getting smaller...

This year, National Adoption Day falls on November 22, a day that reminds us of the heart of God. If you trace the storyline of Scripture, you’ll find that our God delights in taking the fatherless and giving them a family. So when our nation pauses to celebrate adoption, the church should be the first to step forward with gratitude, prayer, and action. Here are six ways your church can respond today with intentionality: Invite a Foster or Adoptive Family to Share a 2–3 Minute Testimony . One...

When it comes to foster care, many Christians feel the tension between: we want to help, but we don't always know how . Not everyone can...