Part 1: We're opening the Word to Psalm 139: 13-16. This is the framing of every one of our stories. These verses explain how we are formed by our Creator, intricately and intimately. No two people are exactly the same. We're fashioned by God's hands in the wombs of our mothers for His purpose and glory. Each conception is God-breathed, no matter the circumstances surrounding our conception. Life is a gift from God, precious and purposed to point to God's Son, Jesus Christ. Adoption was God's idea, and being adopted spiritually is God's desire for all of His created. I'm physically adopted and love to share my story of adoption meshed with my spiritual adoption story. The two go perfectly hand in hand.
Part 2: The Hines (Jon and Lacey) tell their story of how they met, their unique wedding, how they became foster parents, and ultimately their story of becoming adoptive parents of two littles, Levi and Dottie. After fostering over 30 children, God called them to take the next step of adoption. Both Levi and Dottie have been at home with the Hines since birth, and now their adoptions have been finalized at the ages of three and almost four. I love this family. The have a deep faith, and are great examples of what it means to "live real." Their deep love for Christ is evident in their attentiveness to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Living Real Magazine has followed their brave steps of obedience with fostering and adoption. Check out Lacey's article, Too Attached, on the livingrealmag.com website.
The story of Dottie Mae Hines Day will be in the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of the magazine. I was able to attend this adoption virtually, and because it impacted more than I thought it would, I wrote an article about this amazing experience, and you'll get to see pictures of these two cuties and their forever parents.
Faith & Fostering (Amy Bowen, Lacey Hines, Debbie Smith)
Living Real With Author, Charles Martin
Living Real With Mary Burkett, Artist of The Beloved
Living Real With Dave Wilson (President of Palmetto Family) & Influence
Living Real With James MacPhee
Living Real With Dee Dee Simmons: Psalm 3 and Overcoming Sadness
Living Real - A Special Christmas Gift for You
Living Real at The Barn With Lere' Robinson
Living Real With Dr. Wayne J. Edwards: The Spiritual Condition of the Church in a Volatile World
Living Real With Three Wise Guys: Kenny Bingham, Rick Shull, & Cliff Springs
Living Real With Angela Brown - Assistant Principal & My Best Friend
Living Real With Aimee Murphy - Offering Hope to Women in Crisis
Living Real With Dr. David Chancey - Is the Pandemic a Call For a Spiritual Awakening?
Living Real With Lara Gopp - The Influence of a Godly Mother
Living Real With Lori Hatcher, Author of Refresh Your Faith
Living Real With Katie Wilkins: The Power of Forgiveness
Living Real With Amy & Samie/ The McKinsey Foundation
Living Real With Jen Thompson, Lighthouse for Life's CEO
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