I wanted to share this story because I think it's a beautiful picture of the Kingdom being lived out. NBC nightly news recently published a story about a growing trend of retirees deciding to adopt teens that are about to age out of the foster system. I have a growing heart for children in foster care. I think because we don't really have traditional institutions, or orphanages, in the United States, many people are not aware we do have orphans. They are in family care situations, in the foster care system. Some children are waiting to be reunited with their parents, but many are not able to return and don't have a home or a family. And when they hit 18, they age out of the system. Left with few life skills, no money, and no support network, many end up homeless or worse.
That is why I love this story. Those retiring taking in a 17 year old. Watch to view one such story:
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52051170#52051170
This young man is graduating high school, surrounded by a family. He has a home. He is loved.
It makes me think of the church. We as the church, bringing into the fold, into our families, those who don't have anyone. We see their value. We invite them to be part of our family. This is the Kingdom!
We may not have much to give, but we have love.
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