Smile in the Face of Trouble
James Chapter 1 gives us a command that seems near to impossible and then describes the results. “Be happy when we face struggles and trouble! The struggles and trouble help us grow up into a mature...
View ArticleGive Them a Voice!
My office doorknob is rattling and I hear my 2 ½ yr old grandson calling, “Gaam-mom” (he doesn‘t have his r’s or d’s figured out yet). I am guessing that he wants me to play choo choo train with him...
View ArticleThank You from the Wertz Family!!
Dear Friends and Family, We just wanted to share our deepest gratitude for those of you who made it possible for our family to accompany our son to Oahu for his hospitalization at Kapiolani. Without...
View ArticleHOPE INC in the News
Thank You Nina Wu for the great article mentioning HOPE INC, Inc. in the Star Advertiser Today Section Nov. 5, 2012 Section D. And thank you to the Meredith family who were featured. Erika and Kyle...
View ArticleMerry CHRISTmas from HOPE INC, Inc.
In ten days 2012 will be behind us. This season includes many holiday traditions; portraying Jesus’ birth through drama and song, wishing those we love a very Merry Christmas, trimming the tree,...
View ArticleChange is coming…
Happy New Year and thank you for taking time to read this important announcement about changes in the HOPE INC, Inc. ministry. In communicating with you my heart is torn…. one way with rejoicing, for...
View ArticleShine His light in the darkness!
I’ve been thinking lately about what church is and what church isn’t. Is church a nice comfortable building with pleasant to look at decor and air-conditioning? Is church a performance for us to...
View ArticleTo Hawaii Friends
Please join us! April 27th, 1 to 4pm Pool and Potluck Party 91-780 Launahele St. Ewa Beach, Hawaii Let’s gather and celebrate what God has been doing in our families before the Wallace’s move to...
View ArticleA Quick Update From Deeanna
Transitions, no matter how quick or how long, are adventures that bring anxiety. I am so thankful that the Lord gave our family several months to make this one. The HOPE INC, Inc. office for the most...
View ArticleTimes and Seasons
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 A time to be born… A baby was placed in the arms of adoptive parents this week! A time to plant...
View ArticleSummer Update and Prayer Request
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time...
View ArticlePlease support this August 3rd event!
Please support Ms. Hawaii Petite as she prepares for the national Ms. Petite USA competition the August in Florida. Candi Miller was adopted as an infant in Hawaii. She has four adopted siblings...
View ArticleTake heed, watch and pray!
It doesn’t matter if we have one child or ten at home and even those of you who have no children, life is busy. Each day we race from one responsibility or activity to the other. Sitting at the feet...
View ArticlePain, Parenting and Praise
When I spoke to the Lord this morning I was honest. I told Him I am tempted to be mad at Him. I know I am the one who asked for all these kids… and that results in lots of grandkids. But does He...
View ArticleNovember is National Adoption Month
Traditionally, November is marked as a time of Thanksgiving. Many families come together to celebrate and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. November is also National Adoption Month. This...
View ArticleBeyond Blessed!
This story written below was sent to me as a testimony to the blessing of adoption from one of our HOPE INC, Inc families who recently chose to adopt a sibling group of four boys. I have had the...
View ArticleOnce Our Eyes Are Opened
The following testimony was written by another one of our amazing HOPE INC, Inc families. They had three children in their family already when they began to respond to the call of adoption. When they...
View ArticleLife Changing Love
As we continue our observance of National Adoption Month, we want to bring you an excerpt is from another one of our long-time HOPE INC families. This family’s journey through adoption has brought...
View ArticleEnd of the Year Summary
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. This has been an amazing year for adoption! We want to share some of the work that has been accomplished for the sake of children in 2013. This year...
View Article2013 A Year of Change!
Just over a year ago our family came to the realization that 2013 would be the year to head home to Oregon after serving the Lord in the adoption ministry for 23 yrs in Japan and Hawaii. Adjusting to...
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