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Feb. 25, 2026

Joyfully Embracing God’s Children (Part 2 of 2)

Joyfully Embracing God’s Children (Part 2 of 2)
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Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.

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