Originally published in Premier Christian News A mother of five has launched legal action against the State of Oregon after her application to adopt was allegedly denied due to her Christian views on sexuality. Jessica Bates — who began the process to adopt siblings from foster care last year — has filed […]
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WATCH: March for Life 2023 highlights grim reality of abortion
Africa Christian Action produced the video below to capture their recent 2023 March for Life to Parliament and prayer vigil and repentance service outside the gates of Parliament. They have held these events every year on the anniversary of the legislation of abortion on demand in South Africa on February […]
Mom chooses life on abortionist’s table, finally meets grateful son 2 decades later
Originally published in CBN News In 1993, Melissa Coles was a scared teenager on the doctor’s table about to have an abortion. Elsewhere, Susan Scotten was a woman desperate to adopt a baby. Melissa’s 11th-hour decision to choose life for her baby set off a chain of amazing events, with […]
Conference aims to bring solutions for orphans, vulnerable children
Open Home Africa is hosting a one-day conference on March 26 where speakers will discuss struggles faced by vulnerable children, personal experiences of adoptive and foster parents, how to start and orphan care ministry and more. The event at the Antioch Bible Church in Roodepoort, Johannesburg from 8.30am to 3.30pm […]
Our big God adventure: episode 15 – God rescues a little Samburu girl from certain death
This is post 15 of 32 in the series “Our big God adventure” Our big God adventure: Episode 1 — God saves us and delivers me from racism Our big God adventure: Episode 2 — God sends three angels Our big God adventure: Episode 3 — A ‘scary’ woman takes […]
Our big God Adventure: episode 13 – The blessing of the boy under the bush
This is post 13 of 32 in the series “Our big God adventure” Our big God adventure: Episode 1 — God saves us and delivers me from racism Our big God adventure: Episode 2 — God sends three angels Our big God adventure: Episode 3 — A ‘scary’ woman takes […]
Boy set alight by father adopted by officer who arrived at crime scene
First published on CBN News. A Florida boy who was nearly killed by his own father in 2018 found a new home with one of the detectives who responded to the crime scene. WKRC News reports that Corporal Mike Blair of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office went to a call where […]
Our big God adventure: Episode 2 — God sends three angels
This is post 2 of 32 in the series “Our big God adventure” Our big God adventure: Episode 1 — God saves us and delivers me from racism Our big God adventure: Episode 2 — God sends three angels Our big God adventure: Episode 3 — A ‘scary’ woman takes […]
True short story: The girl who died on the streets — Mark Roberts
It was bitterly cold as the young Rebekah wandered down the frost-laden streets of the old city. Most people were in bed, snuggled up next to loved ones or sitting in front of the evening fire. Rebekah had no family and the only thing on the young girl’s mind was […]
The overwhelming need for adoption in SA — Vivienne Solomons
November is an important month in the adoption community. The 9th of November is #World Adoption Day, a global day to raise awareness of adoption, and it is celebrated throughout the month of November. Interestingly, for us as a family, November has always been a significant month in regards to […]