‘He sets the lonely in families’ - the rise of Christian adoption
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Emma Fowle2021-06-30T11:21:00
Christians are twice as likely to adopt than the general population, but thousands of children are still in need of a safe, stable home. Emma Fowle explains how every Christian can help create an environment where children can thrive
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