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C. S. Lewis wrote, “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world."

like when you recognize the melody of a song before you even realize there’s music playing.

We must make the Great Commandment— love God and love people (Luke 10: 27)— the axis that everything in our homes hinges on.

My prayer is that my boys will inherit a lifestyle of serving and not shun hard work that brings glory to God, because a life in service to others is truly the most rewarding.

"...that the God of the universe became a baby human— it’s mind blowing."

Get them involved in church and sports and scouts and other activities that encourage serving, especially so they see men doing it.

May my sons think on whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, may they think about these things (Philippians 4:8).

Write down one way you will commit to change your approach to parenting and relating to your kids based on what you have learned about their home and adopted countries so far.

the theology of parenting is simply this: treat the people you are called to love the way God treats you— with grace.

God has called me to the small, everyday task of motherhood.

God yearns to give you grace and boundless compassion (Isaiah 30:18).