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    Thinking about Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption
    Thinking about Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption
    Thinking about Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption
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    Thinking about Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption

    By Karelynne Gerber Ayayo and Michael Ayayo

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    "Is God calling me to become an adoptive parent?" "Which path to adoption would be best?" Through simple introductions to the various kinds of adoption, thoughtful presentations of relevant biblical teaching and theological principles, and the sharing of the stories of ten adoptive families, Thinking About Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption is a must-read resource for Christians seeking answers to these questions. Read and reflect individually, as a couple, or in fellowship with other believers, and discover what God may (or may not) have for you!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCascade Books
    Release dateOct 27, 2017
    ISBN9781498289740
    Thinking about Adoption: A Practical and Theological Handbook for Christians Discerning the Call to Parent by Adoption
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    Karelynne Gerber Ayayo

    Karelynne Gerber Ayayo (ThD, Boston University) is professor of biblical and theological studies and associate dean at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. She contributed numerous articles to The Baker Illustrated Study Bible and The Baker Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words.

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