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• Book Review: "Why Didn???t You Warn Me?"

  Published: August 27, 2007, 11:47 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Laura Christianson, Parenting, Pat Sikora, The Adoption Network, Why Didn T You Warn Me

  resource would be ideal for infertility- and/or adoption support group leaders (particularly first-time leaders) to refer to frequently. Pat (who is a personal acquaintance) and I agree that Why Didn't You Warn Me? and my new book, The Adoption Network, make perfect companion guides. My book provides the nuts and bolts of how to plan, organize,

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• 'Family News in Focus' Talks Adoption Ministry

  Published: August 31, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption Books, News Issues Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Ministry, Bob Ditmer, Family News In Focus, Focus On The Family, Laura Christianson, The Adoption Network

  can learn about adoption The importance of establishing support groups for pre- and post-adoptive families To listen to the broadcast, visit Focus on the Family's OnePlace.com. In the Broadcast Archives, locate the show from 8/18/2007 and click whether you'd like to listen via Windows Media Player, Real Media, or download a free

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• Four Ways to Encourage Friends Who Are Waiting to Adopt

  Published: September 11, 2007, 4:43 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption Books, Laura S Life, The Adoption Decision, The Adoption Network, Adoption, Adoption Ministry, Laura Christianson, Sue Lockett John, University Presbyterian Church, Upc Times

  my journey from starting an infertility and adoption ministry to publishing two books about adoption. The feature also includes an excerpt from my new book, The Adoption Decision:4 Ways to Encourage Friends Waiting to Adopt I also just learned I'll be appearing live on Prime Time Chicago radio this Thursday, Sept. 13, from 2-2:30 p.m. More

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• 'Family News in Focus' Talks Adoption Ministry

  Published: August 31, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption Books, News Issues Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Ministry, Bob Ditmer, Family News In Focus, Focus On The Family, Laura Christianson, The Adoption Network

  "family" can learn about adoption The importance of establishing support groups for pre- and post-adoptive families To listen to the broadcast, visit Focus on the Family's OnePlace.com. In the Broadcast Archives, locate the show from 8/18/2007 and click whether you'd like to listen via Windows Media Player, Real Media, or download a

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• Book Review: "Why Didn't You Warn Me?"

  Published: August 27, 2007, 11:47 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Laura Christianson, Parenting, Pat Sikora, The Adoption Network, Why Didn T You Warn Me

  resource would be ideal for infertility- and/or adoption support group leaders (particularly first-time leaders) to refer to frequently. Pat (who is a personal acquaintance) and I agree that Why Didn't You Warn Me? and my new book, The Adoption Network, make perfect companion guides. My book provides the nuts and bolts of how to plan,

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• Parenting After Infertility - Help for Moms

  Published: September 13, 2007, 12:53 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Ministry, Hannah S Prayer Ministries, Infertility, Kim Conger, Laura Christianson, Parenting After Infertility Ministries

  through the loving gift of adoption. Laura: I know from experience that when you adopt, your infertility issues don't magically disappear. Kim: True. My infertility issues were still a big part of my life but my role as Mom to these wonderful blessings God had given me takes precedence over the scars of infertility. My children are older

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• Visiting the Children in a Chinese Orphanage

  Published: September 14, 2007, 6:08 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, China Adoption, Laura Christianson, Mission Trips, Orphans

  his wife, Brenda, are orphan/adoption advocates in Avon, Indiana.  They lead the orphan ministry at their local church, are founders of Families for the Children, and lead teams to visit orphans in conjunction with Orphan Voice. They are the parents of 3 children, 11 grandchildren, and are in the process of adopting a special needs child.

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• Visiting the Children in a Chinese Orphanage

  Published: September 14, 2007, 6:08 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, China Adoption, Laura Christianson, Mission Trips, Orphans

  his wife, Brenda, are orphan/adoption advocates in Avon, Indiana.  They lead the orphan ministry at their local church, are founders of Families for the Children, and lead teams to visit orphans in conjunction with Orphan Voice. They are the parents of 3 children, 11 grandchildren, and are in the process of adopting a special needs child.

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• Parenting After Infertility - Help for Moms

  Published: September 13, 2007, 12:53 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Ministry, Hannah S Prayer Ministries, Infertility, Kim Conger, Laura Christianson, Parenting After Infertility Ministries

  through the loving gift of adoption. Laura: I know from experience that when you adopt, your infertility issues don??????t magically disappear. Kim: True. My infertility issues were still a big part of my life but my role as Mom to these wonderful blessings God had given me takes precedence over the scars of infertility. My children are older

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• Transracial Adoption and Self-Identity

  Published: October 11, 2007, 7:02 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Transracial Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, J B Watkins, Laura Christianson

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.

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• Transracial Adoption and Self-Identity

  Published: October 11, 2007, 7:02 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Transracial Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, J B Watkins, Laura Christianson

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.

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• Transracial Adoption and Self-Identity

  Published: October 11, 2007, 7:02 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Transracial Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, J B Watkins, Laura Christianson

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.

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• Transracial Adoption and Self-Identity

  Published: October 11, 2007, 7:02 pm

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Transracial Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, J B Watkins, Laura Christianson

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore.

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• Adoption Support: A Must-Have for Adoptive & Birth Families

  Published: December 25, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Mornings With Scott And Sam, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Kcms, Laura Christianson, Parenting, Spirit 105 3, The Adoption Decision, The Adoption Network

  reader of my Exploring Adoption blog, you know that I'm a big advocate for getting connected with a community of support -- whether you're an adopted person, a birth/first parent, or an adoptive parent. I was recently a guest on "Mornings With Scott & Sam" on KCMS Spirit 105.3 in Seattle. We discussed some different ways

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• Faith-Based Resources for Infertility & Adoption Support

  Published: February 21, 2008, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Infertility Ministry, Infertility Issues, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Christian Resources, Infant Loss, Infertility, Laura Christianson, Miscarriage, Support Groups

  focuses on orphan care ministry and includes several resources for adoption, foster care, orphan care, and church orphans ministry. The site also lists a few support groups and faith-based adoption ministries. If you're looking for a resource handbook on how to start a faith-based adoption or orphan care ministry, be sure to check out my

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