Have you ever wondered what God thinks about adoptions? It seems that it is a very important question if you are a Christian and at all considering adopting. Consider a passage in Ephesians 1:3-6 that shares a message about adoption:
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.”
It seems from reading this passage that adoption is not the idea of men, but it comes straight—from God. “In love he predestined us for adoption.” This passage indicates that adoption was not an afterthought of God’s; it was not a backup plan. As author John Piper states, “He didn’t discover one day that against his plan and foreknowledge humans had sinned and orphaned themselves in the world, and then come up with the idea of adopting them into his family. No, Paul says, he predestined adoption. He planned it” (Piper 2004 ). If you are considering adoptions, be encouraged that it is God’s idea, plan and purpose. By adopting ourselves, we model a plan that God has set in motion before the foundation of the world!
Rachelle Stephenson
I welcome Rachelle as a new employee to the agency. I am also pleased to have her perspective for the blog and every aspect of the adoption process.
If you have any questions about adopting or placing a child for adoption please contact Rachelle or I and we would be glad to help you any way we can!
1800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Blogging Adoption
Birth mom's and birth dad's think about their child's needs first when they look at all of their options with their unplanned pregnancy.
After birth parents find out they are pregnant, then contact us they receive options counseling and more information about adoption.
We continue to support the birth parents throughout the pregnancy, helping them get connected to resources that will aid them in life.
We help the birth parents formulate goals and life plans; many have finished their GED, started college, gotten a job or began the path to do these things.
The birth parents select the adoptive parents they want to raise their baby.
After the birth of the baby the birth parents relinquish their parental rights.
After the baby is placed in the adoptive home pictures and letters are provided to the birth parents if they desire communication.
Follow up support is always available from us; we are here to talk night and day!
If you want more information about how to place a baby for adoption please contact me,
Malisa Williams @ 1800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
After birth parents find out they are pregnant, then contact us they receive options counseling and more information about adoption.
We continue to support the birth parents throughout the pregnancy, helping them get connected to resources that will aid them in life.
We help the birth parents formulate goals and life plans; many have finished their GED, started college, gotten a job or began the path to do these things.
The birth parents select the adoptive parents they want to raise their baby.
After the birth of the baby the birth parents relinquish their parental rights.
After the baby is placed in the adoptive home pictures and letters are provided to the birth parents if they desire communication.
Follow up support is always available from us; we are here to talk night and day!
If you want more information about how to place a baby for adoption please contact me,
Malisa Williams @ 1800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Adoption Website
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
The above website is a wonderful resource for those considering placing their child for adoption.
Visit our website and contact us so we can walk you through the adoption process. As a licensed adoption agency we have caring professionals that can see your needs are met.
There is so much to understand and consider when contemplating placing your child for adoption, let us help you understand the process.
1-800-553-2229
The above website is a wonderful resource for those considering placing their child for adoption.
Visit our website and contact us so we can walk you through the adoption process. As a licensed adoption agency we have caring professionals that can see your needs are met.
There is so much to understand and consider when contemplating placing your child for adoption, let us help you understand the process.
1-800-553-2229
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Making the best choice for your baby.
Some women who get pregnant that are unprepared to parent still choose to parent. One of the reasons they choose to parent unprepared is because they want someone to love them. They think that the baby will provide all the love they need, even when their back ground has lacked the love they needed from their parents, boyfriend, husband, etc.
What the expectant mother does not understand is that the baby cannot fill the void all of those other people have left. The baby is going to demand so much from them and depend on them explicitly. The baby is going to rely on them for food, shelter, safety, a nurturing environment, and much more.
In many situations the unprepared mother finds parenting more difficult than expected or too difficult just after a few weeks or a few months of trying to make a go of it. The unprepared mother finds her decision to parent; the self centered decision to parent ... unsuccessful.
You cannot be unprepared and parent successfully.
Choosing to parent unprepared is selfish.
It takes a mature person to look at all of the options. A mature person can make a decision in the best interest of the child.
A birthparent is selfless and puts the needs of their baby first when they find out about all of their options, get educated about the options, and then make an educated choice for their baby based on what they have learned.
Making the best choice for your baby is a difficult path; but trying to parent unprepared will not provide a successful out come...So learn about your options and become educated about the path you are choosing for your baby.
1800-553-2229 (BABY)
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
What the expectant mother does not understand is that the baby cannot fill the void all of those other people have left. The baby is going to demand so much from them and depend on them explicitly. The baby is going to rely on them for food, shelter, safety, a nurturing environment, and much more.
In many situations the unprepared mother finds parenting more difficult than expected or too difficult just after a few weeks or a few months of trying to make a go of it. The unprepared mother finds her decision to parent; the self centered decision to parent ... unsuccessful.
You cannot be unprepared and parent successfully.
Choosing to parent unprepared is selfish.
It takes a mature person to look at all of the options. A mature person can make a decision in the best interest of the child.
A birthparent is selfless and puts the needs of their baby first when they find out about all of their options, get educated about the options, and then make an educated choice for their baby based on what they have learned.
Making the best choice for your baby is a difficult path; but trying to parent unprepared will not provide a successful out come...So learn about your options and become educated about the path you are choosing for your baby.
1800-553-2229 (BABY)
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Friday, June 11, 2010
What adoptive parents will raise my baby?
Adoptive parents have to "jump through hoops" to be parents.
Adoptive parents are screened before they can "qualify" for parenting your child.
The screening of the prospective adoptive parents is a long process and includes home visits by a social worker, interviews, criminal background checks, medical clearances, psychological screenings, and much more.
We have families that are waiting to adopt that have finished the screening process.
Choosing adoption and placing your baby into an adoptive home is a selfless act! Thinking about your baby’s needs first and setting your feelings aside takes a lot of courage.
Call us today to look at adoptive family profiles to select a prospective adoptive family for your baby.
1800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Adoptive parents are screened before they can "qualify" for parenting your child.
The screening of the prospective adoptive parents is a long process and includes home visits by a social worker, interviews, criminal background checks, medical clearances, psychological screenings, and much more.
We have families that are waiting to adopt that have finished the screening process.
Choosing adoption and placing your baby into an adoptive home is a selfless act! Thinking about your baby’s needs first and setting your feelings aside takes a lot of courage.
Call us today to look at adoptive family profiles to select a prospective adoptive family for your baby.
1800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Thursday, June 10, 2010
How do I start the adoption process?
How do I start the adoption process?
Just call us we are licensed adoption professionals and we will walk you through the process. You are not making a commitment to release your baby for adoption by just calling to collect information.
We can help you understand what the options in adoption are.
We can also inform you with the screening process what the prospective adoptive parents do to prepare for adopting a baby.
The more information you gather and learn about adoption the more help you have to make the right decision for your baby.
A concern that some people may have is:
"If I release my baby for adoption, people will talk about me."
People are likely to gossip about whatever your decision is. You need to make the best choice for your baby and for you. We all have had to survive gossip in school and elsewhere, learning to tune out the people that talk a lot helps us be happier people.
Since people are going to talk no matter what, make it clear you chose to think about your baby's best interests...they will admire that!
For more information call:
1-800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico/
Just call us we are licensed adoption professionals and we will walk you through the process. You are not making a commitment to release your baby for adoption by just calling to collect information.
We can help you understand what the options in adoption are.
We can also inform you with the screening process what the prospective adoptive parents do to prepare for adopting a baby.
The more information you gather and learn about adoption the more help you have to make the right decision for your baby.
A concern that some people may have is:
"If I release my baby for adoption, people will talk about me."
People are likely to gossip about whatever your decision is. You need to make the best choice for your baby and for you. We all have had to survive gossip in school and elsewhere, learning to tune out the people that talk a lot helps us be happier people.
Since people are going to talk no matter what, make it clear you chose to think about your baby's best interests...they will admire that!
For more information call:
1-800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico/
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Pregnant!
Deciding between Adoption and Single Motherhood...
Finding out you are pregnant can be some of the worst news you've ever received if you were not planning on getting pregnant.
Your life is not over; we are here to help you look at all of your options.
If you choose the option of placing your child for adoption your life will be freed up again to finish school, get your feet under you, so you can start a family when you plan it...not when it is unexpected.
We encourage you to look at all of your options with the pregnancy!
You have the power to take the situations life has handed you and make a good situation out of it.
Many difficult decisions need to be made, don't let what other people will say or think of you sway your decision. You are the one who should decide who can do the best job of raising your baby!
Get an accurate picture of adoption by calling us, we can help explain the adoption process to you and we will support you in whatever decision you choose is best for your child.
Get all of the facts about adoption.
1-800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
Finding out you are pregnant can be some of the worst news you've ever received if you were not planning on getting pregnant.
Your life is not over; we are here to help you look at all of your options.
If you choose the option of placing your child for adoption your life will be freed up again to finish school, get your feet under you, so you can start a family when you plan it...not when it is unexpected.
We encourage you to look at all of your options with the pregnancy!
You have the power to take the situations life has handed you and make a good situation out of it.
Many difficult decisions need to be made, don't let what other people will say or think of you sway your decision. You are the one who should decide who can do the best job of raising your baby!
Get an accurate picture of adoption by calling us, we can help explain the adoption process to you and we will support you in whatever decision you choose is best for your child.
Get all of the facts about adoption.
1-800-553-2229
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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