“It all depends on the child’s attitude and whether they choose to be thankful for their adoptive family…” Recently, I encountered someone at a local Mennonite event. It was our first meeting, and one of their initial inquiries was, “Were you adopted?” Internally, I sighed. Why do people delve into such complex aspects of my

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As an adoptee, one of the challenges I grapple with is navigating questions about my faith. What exactly do I believe? How can I be certain that I haven’t been ensnared in a false religious belief system? When we are taught, using Romans 8:15 that earthly adoption mirrors what God does for believers, and many

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We’ve all heard stories of: “mothers who made foolish choices, resulting in an unwanted child. A loving couple swoops in like the heroes they are, welcomes this child, and begins their family. The child finds a permanent home, and the birth mother is off the hook.” On the surface, it seems like a win-win. However,

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