“E-ya Kiss?”

We had a great Valentine’s weekend at the Agnew house.  Even though our Friday night date night plans were canceled due to the snow, we had a great time. On Sunday night, the three Agnews were sharing cuddles, hugs, and kisses before we put Obadiah down for the night.  As we were making sure that every family member received an …

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Homes for Hope

I am writing to tell you about our next step meeting for families wanting to pursue North Side’s growing adoption/foster care ministry. We have decided to call this ministry “Homes for Hope.”  Since everyone’s involvement would be different, we didn’t want to call it adoption ministry or foster care, since there are so many ways to help.  We also did …

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Book of the Week: Adopted for Life

This week’s book of the week is Russell Moore’s Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. Dr. Moore is the dean of theology from my alma mater, Southern Seminary.  He has adopted two boys from Russia.  We got this book back when we were considering adoption.  The only problem was that Amanda was reading it …

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Adoption FAQ #3: “What’s the Need in Ethiopia?”

After last Sunday’s message, I have received many questions concerning why we choose Ethiopia.  I answered why here a few months ago. I’ve also been asked about the need in Ethiopia and how to get more information on the adoption process there.  I want to make sure that I say this before going into the need in this country: Adoption …

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A Pastor’s Wish List: Give Orphans a Home

Today was week 2 of “A Pastor’s Wish List.”  This was the Sunday I have been waiting for: “Give Orphans a Home.” The band did a great job leading us today in worship.  I sat in with them in the last service, but since I was away this week, John took charge and did a fantastic job.  Today, they led …

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“Why Hasn’t God Let Us Have Children?”

Infertility is a reality, and many of you might have troubles reading stories about having children because at this point, you do not have any of your own. As you pray concerning children, maybe you should consider that God has given you children already – you just may not have birthed them yourselves. James wrote, “Pure and undefiled religion before …

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Buy a Book/Help a Child

My first book, Freshman 15, went on sell on May 26th.  I posted this back on May 22nd: I normally have a hard time promoting something I have done, but I don’t have a problem now because of two reasons. The answers in this book are God’s answers rather than mine – His ideas are a lot better.  Each chapter …

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#2 Lil’ Agnew on the Way!

It’s true!  The Agnews are expecting baby #2!  We have been trying to keep things quiet for a while now, but we had to inform some people, and I think some got a little overambitious with who they told and it seems that the word is getting out.  This week, we have a had a few people ask us if …

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