Category Archives: adoption

And The Brokenness Remains

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Todd Van Dyke

    “Jesus wept.” This verse found in John 11:35 is the most poignant sentence ever written.  Two words, expressing one idea, boiled down to the simplest of words. A poem contained in a subject and a verb. The implications … Continue reading →

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A Great Business Idea

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Todd Van Dyke

I have a great business idea for the right person with the right skill set. If you are a hair stylist, working predominately with African-Americans, and even better if you are a Christian, there is a gold-mine waiting for you. … Continue reading →

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Adoption, Fostering, and Fear

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Todd Van Dyke

Tonight I had the opportunity to speak as part of a panel at our church about orphan care, foster care, and how we as a church can become a body of believers that takes James 1:27 to heart. It was … Continue reading →

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God’s Prescription for the Children

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

To all those families struggling with foster children, to all those families with newly adopted children, to all those families with children struggling physically, mentally, or emotionally: Take Heart. God is with you. You are doing one of the best … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Gideon!

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Todd Van Dyke

Adoption Yes! Pursue it! -Lord confirm this Lord! 12/31/04 That is what is scribbled down in an old journal. A pretty unassuming little thought from the Lord to me about adoption. It was probably written after a time of prayer … Continue reading →

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