Jamie C. Finn – författare

There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent''s day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent''s heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you''ll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God''s Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.

Though the words "foster care" are not in the Bible, the act of caring for the vulnerable is clearly important to God. Perhaps nowhere is that kind of tender attention and care for the vulnerable more evident than in the act of fostering a child. But as foster parents pour themselves into the children God has called them to care for, they may find themselves feeling emptied, in need of being refreshed and reinvigorated for the day to come.With 60 devotions written especially for foster parents by a foster parent, Filled offers a special boost of spiritual energy and encouragement particular to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids in need of love. Each reading includes Scripture, a real-life anecdote from the author''s experience as a foster parent, an explanation of the biblical text, and suggestions for continued reading.

God has a plan to redeem every kid's story!· Unique resource helps children understand foster care· Whimsical illustrations kids will love· Foster compassion and sensitivity***God loves kids, and his really good plan is for kids to grow up in loving families with everything they need to be safe, happy, and whole. But the brokenness in the world has caused really big problems in some families. Because God loves these families, he provides people to help them, as well as foster families to welcome the kids who need safe and loving homes. How can we help young kids--kids in foster families, kids in foster care, or kids simply learning--to understand foster care in a gentle and biblical way?Beautifully illustrated, God Loves Kids is a trauma-informed, gospel-centered children's picture book designed to help you navigate difficult conversations about foster care with kids. Beginning with God's initial plan for kids and families, the story introduces, with compassion and sensitivity, the challenges that bring about the need for foster care, what it looks like for foster families to show up for kids, and the different feelings everyone involved in foster care may experience. The book ends where it begins, with the promise that God has a good plan for the kids he loves. This unique resource helps children understand foster care and how they can trust God and his good plan to redeem every single story.

Hope and help from a fellow foster parentThere are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of your day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of your heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.

Being a foster parent is hard. Journey through Scripture with a mom who gets it, and find encouragement, direction, and hope for your calling.Though the words foster care are not in the Bible, the call for God's people to care for the vulnerable is clear throughout all of Scripture. Foster parents--filled with faith and love and purpose--follow this call into caring for vulnerable kids and families. Too often, these same foster parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, confused, and emptied--in need of being refreshed and encouraged for the day to come. With sixty devotions written especially for foster parents by a foster parent, Filled offers life-giving promises and hope-filled truths specific to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids. Each reading includes:● a Scripture passage that provides encouragement, teaching, or guidance● an explanation of the biblical text● a real-life anecdote from the author's experience as a foster parent● suggestions for continued reading