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Handcrafted by God: Stories from the Philippines

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Handcrafted by God: Stories from the Philippines

Recently, our International Adoption Team at Christian Adoption Services had the incredible opportunity to travel to the Philippines...

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Journey to Bethlehem: A journey to hope and healing

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Dec 94 min read

Journey to Bethlehem: A journey to hope and healing

The Journey to Bethlehem is a story we have read and heard many times. It was a trip filled with struggles, disappointment, obstacles,...

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Dec 21 min read

Best Christmas Ever!

Six-year-old Liam never had a Christmas tree. When other children talked about their favorite Christmas traditions, Liam sat quietly. He...

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During these days, we need a little Christmas now

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Nov 263 min read

During these days, we need a little Christmas now

Mary texted brother Kyle: “Hey! Have you put up the tree yet?” Kyle lives in the Dallas metroplex and, by long-standing tradition, does...

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NCBAM’s first 15 years: From strength to strength

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Nov 263 min read

NCBAM’s first 15 years: From strength to strength

What began in 2006 as a gleam in the eye of Milton Hollifield at the Baptist State Convention has grown into a unique, multifaceted, and...

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Bonhams hear call to become part of Leland’s life

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Nov 263 min read

Bonhams hear call to become part of Leland’s life

Leland has learned it is best to be on the lake before the sun rises. He and his foster dad, Robert, ride in the truck cab illuminated...

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Mykia replaces years of heartache with tears of joy

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Nov 263 min read

Mykia replaces years of heartache with tears of joy

Seven-month-old Sariah moves. She stretches, rolls over, and slips back into a deep sleep. Mykia wakes to tears rolling down her cheeks...

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Melber “humbled” to work alongside NC Baptists

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Nov 261 min read

Melber “humbled” to work alongside NC Baptists

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina was not only an opportunity to share Baptist Children’s Homes...

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Volunteers and donors make Christmas memorable

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Nov 262 min read

Volunteers and donors make Christmas memorable

Volunteering often looks like rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty, but it can also include revved motors, shiny chrome,...

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BCH Announces Partnership to Aid South African Orphans

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Nov 132 min read

BCH Announces Partnership to Aid South African Orphans

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) is expanding its international outreach through a new partnership

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David and Tera Melber embrace their passion for children at BCH

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Nov 136 min read

David and Tera Melber embrace their passion for children at BCH

With the call of David Melber as CEO, there is no doubt you have been praying! To shepherd a ministry so close to Jesus’ heart, I believe...

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Heart swells in gratitude at each sound of a tractor

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Nov 43 min read

Heart swells in gratitude at each sound of a tractor

The old John Deere motor turns—thump, thump, thump—and fires. The bump and chug repeats faster and faster, announcing Uncle Grant’s...

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Church strengthens its outreach to senior adults

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Nov 43 min read

Church strengthens its outreach to senior adults

Within the steep hills, deep valleys, and hollows, and along the branches and streams in western North Carolina, there is a light...

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“Top Ten” ways to unite and humbly serve in love

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Nov 42 min read

“Top Ten” ways to unite and humbly serve in love

We are reminded in Galatians 5:13 that we are to serve one another humbly in love. Since September, we have been blessed with more than...

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Stinsons follow calling to care for foster children

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Nov 43 min read

Stinsons follow calling to care for foster children

Caitlin knew Justin was the “one” when he insisted they pray together. “We had just started dating, and I shared with Justin about a...

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Children, residents, and staff safe after historic storm

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Oct 282 min read

Children, residents, and staff safe after historic storm

Before the devastating winds of Hurricane Helene had completely calmed, and after raging floods left thick layers of mud, news came that...

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Commit your life to bless others in Jesus’ name!

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Oct 284 min read

Commit your life to bless others in Jesus’ name!

I love watching God work among His people to bring about unity and hope for the most vulnerable among us. That has been so evident during...

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With every remembrance, thank God for the gift

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Oct 253 min read

With every remembrance, thank God for the gift

For all of my adult life, my happiness has been the blessing of family. It is where I place value and retreat to find the joy and purpose...

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Divine Appointment: The Story of Shirley’s Chair

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Oct 222 min read

Divine Appointment: The Story of Shirley’s Chair

I serve as a call center specialist for NCBAM. In July, I received a call from Kim Hall in Kannapolis, who wanted to donate a very nice...

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Baptist Children’s Homes Names Melber as its New CEO

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Oct 127 min read

Baptist Children’s Homes Names Melber as its New CEO

By Blake Ragsdale, BCH Vice President of Communications October 12, 2024 David Melber, a 25-year leader who has dedicated himself to...

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