The selfless act of adoption comes replete with the widest possible variety of human experience. There is joy and reward along with trail and challenge. Dennis weaves the lessons of adoption into a tapestry that parallels the Christian walk. The Apostle Paul alludes to these lessons in his writings to the Romans. This book explores what Paul meant by the Spirit of adoption as well as some insight into the healing and potential wholeness that awaits all who have experienced insecurity, uncertainty and brokenness.

In these pages you will find a ray of hope for healing the hurts you have received, not only for yourself, but for those you know who have not walked in the victory won for them through Jesus sacrifice on the cross.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Fathers View

Chapter 2: Adoption A Thumbnail Sketch

Chapter 3: A Brief History of Adoption

Chapter 4: Spiritual Parallels

Chapter 5: The Emotional Iceberg

Chapter 6: The Fatherless

Chapter 7: The Spirit of Rejection

Chapter 8: Beware the Identity Thief

Chapter 9: Adoption Contract or Covenant?

Chapter 10: The Love of a Father

Chapter 11: Issues of Discipline

Epilogue

Endorsements

Dennis is writing about one of the most powerful (and often neglected) truths of our faith journey! I encourage you to read this book, which is full of wonderful personal stories, and in response, spend your life worshiping the Father in spirit and truth.

With his personal examples and vulnerability, Dennis has great authority to write on this subject. This book is for everyone, but if you have adopted a child or if you are considering adoption, these practical biblical insights will have special meaning for you.

About the Author

Dennis Nice lives in McMinnville, Oregon with his wife, Margaret, and their two adopted sons. His three married daughters have made him the proud grandfather of nine, two of whom are also adopted. He has pastored at True Vine Christian Fellowship for the past twelve years and Margaret serves as Executive Director of a local adoption agency.