Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent's Heart - Hardcover

Finn, Jamie C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1540904032 ISBN 13: 9781540904034

Publisher: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2024

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Jamie C. Finn is the author of Foster the Family, founder and president of Foster the Family, host of the Real Mom podcast, founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to thousands of foster parents. Jamie is the mother to 6+ children through foster care, adoption, and birth. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Alan.

From the Back Cover

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 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540904032
• ISBN 13: 9781540904034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192