Has your life gone precisely as you would have chosen? In one way or another, we all would probably answer that question with a resounding “no.” It’s no secret that life can be unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don’t always...
I had the privilege of spending the weekend with 200 of the most wonderful women of Crossline Church in California. They titled their weekend women’s retreat “No More Ms. Perfect,” and we dug into the “No More Perfect…” message all...
When we knew we were called to adopt, we knew that there were issues we could face. We hadn’t influenced our son’s early years. We weren’t able to lay a foundation for his life spiritually, emotionally, physically, and relationally. We knew we came...
Today’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast is “The Voices of Adoption.” If you or someone you know would like to be encouraged in the blessings as well as the challenges of adoption, you can listen online.
I’ve talked to many families of late who have experienced the hard side of adoption. It’s not something we’re unfamiliar with ourselves. Adopted children often have trouble connecting to the family who loves them. They have special parenting needs....
Today I want to introduce you to Shelly. Shelly is a dedicated wife and mother of five blessings from around the globe. She is known for being an encourager, prayer warrior and advocate for the Fatherless. While serving with the ABBA Fund, Shelly strives not only to...
Kolya is 18, and my fourth youngest child, yet he’s the newest member of the Savage family. We adopted Kolya 9 years ago from Russia. He lived the first 9 years in an orphanage. If you’ve never read our adoption story, you can do so here. It’s quite...
Did you like the idea of yesterday’s “Family Challenge” guest post by Jane Graham. I loved it! The links to her two blogs were incorrect yesterday…so sorry! If you want more encouragement like that, you can find her...
If you’ve been hanging around on my blog for very long, you know that I’m a firm believer in adoption. I didn’t start out that way, but after four biological children (and the necessary surgery to make sure our family was complete!), God placed...
To the woman who gave life to my son, It was 17 years ago today, in an obscure town in Russia, you brought a new life into this world. You named him Nicolai, which in Russia, is commonly nicknamed Kolya. We will probably never know all of the reasons you had for...
It was just a little over 7 years ago that we brought our son, Kolya, home from Russia (back right in the picture). He was nine at the time. Stepping out in faith to adopt was one of the most scary, yet rewarding walks of faith our family has taken.Not...
Our family in 2003, right after we adopted Kolya. From left to right in back: Erica (12), Anne (18), Jill, Mark, Evan (16). From left to right in front: Austin (7), Kolya (9) (ages at time of our adoption). Our Adoption Story Over the years, Mark and I have talked on...
by Jill SavageThis article first appeared in Money Matters, a publication of Crown Financial Ministries.Over the years, Mark and I have occasionally talked about becoming foster parents. We enjoy parenting, have a heart for raising children according to God’s truths,...
Dear Kolya,Sixteen years ago today a mother labored to bring you into this world. She knew she didn’t have the ability to raise you, but she lovingly gave you life. She didn’t know what your life would look like.But God knew.Sixteen years ago...
Several years ago I had the opportunity to travel internationally for several different reasons in a year’s time. That year, I wrote the following article for our local newspaper during the week of 4th of July. I thought it would be appropriate to share again...
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