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Reflecting God's Heart
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…” – James 1:27 When God calls us to care for orphans and widows, He isn’t just offering a suggestion—He’s revealing His very heart. True faith, according to Scripture, isn’t measured by words or rituals but by love in action. To care for the orphan is to live out the Gospel. It’s more than charity; it’s a reflection of the God who adopted us into His famil
Oct 272 min read
God's Heart for the Orphan, and Our Response
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…” – Psalm 68:5–6 When we open the pages of Scripture, we see a beautiful truth: God has always cared deeply for the orphan. He is not distant from their pain or blind to their needs—He is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of the vulnerable. His heart beats for the child who feels forgotten, the one who longs for a safe place to belong. At Connected Hearts,
Oct 272 min read
Be a Voice for Orphans this Orphan Sunday!
November 8th is Orphan Sunday (Pure Religion Sunday). You can make a real difference for children waiting for forever families — giving love where there was loneliness, hope where there was fear, and a future forever changed. We’ve created a short, heartfelt video to share this message — and we need your help spreading it far and wide. 🎥 Share & Scan the Video : youtube.com/watch?v=TU52HziA2VY Here’s how you can help, whether you’re an individual, business, or church:...
Oct 141 min read
The Ongoing Impact of Your Support
From the very beginning, Connected Hearts Ministry has existed to see vulnerable children placed in safe, loving, Christ-centered...
Sep 112 min read
Callum is Home – Thanks to You!
Help More Children Like Callum Find a Forever Family! We’re thrilled to share an incredible update — the Grimes family has brought home...
Sep 101 min read
A Forever Family for Addi!
Help More Children Like Addi Find a Forever Home! We’re thrilled to share that Addi, a brave and beautiful 13-year-old girl from...
Jun 32 min read
Because of You, Olivia is Celebrating Easter with Her Forever Family!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, Olivia is finally home. This Easter, she’s celebrating with her forever family for the very first...
Apr 172 min read
A Beautiful Homecoming:The Hamilton Family’s Adoption Story
We are overjoyed to share the incredible journey of the Hamilton family, who recently arrived home from India with their precious...
Mar 242 min read
The Hamilton's Adoption Update
We wanted to let you all know that we are home from India with our daughter, Likitha! Liki is 2.5 years old and we are happy to report...
Mar 242 min read
11 Years Waiting, Now Home—Thanks to You!
Thanks to your generous support, the Johnson family’s dream of adoption became a beautiful reality. Their journey, marked by faith,...
Feb 32 min read
The Johnson Family’s Adoption Story
Our adoption journey started way back in 2022. We had both finally turned 30, which made us qualified to adopt from China. Having spent...
Feb 33 min read
Welcome Home Lucia Mariana!
Welcome Home Lucia Mariana! Help More Children Find a Forever Family This Christmas! As we celebrate this joyous Christmas season, we...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Because of You, Samuel and Benny Are Home!
Giving Tuesday is fast approaching and we would love to celebrate with you! Adoption is a journey of faith, hope, and love—one that...
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Welcome Home Talia Parks!
We are thrilled to share a heartwarming update from the Parks family, one of the incredible families your generosity has supported...
Dec 3, 20241 min read
How we make a difference
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families..." - Psalm 68: 5-6 Dear...
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The Gwins are Home From the Philippines!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've been able to support several adoptions this year, including the Gwin family. With the help of...
Aug 26, 20241 min read
Congratulations Jian on Graduating with Honors!
In 2015, Connected Hearts Ministry had the immense privilege of assisting Chris and Heidi Miller in adopting a 10-year-old boy from China...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
After four years of waiting, Harper is spending her first Mother's Day with her forever mom!
_______________________________________________________________ Four years ago, Harper arrived at Bethel, an orphanage in China, with...
May 8, 20242 min read
The Talberts are Celebrating their First Easter Together as a Family!
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the...
May 8, 20242 min read
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