Comments on: Pray for Russia’s Orphans http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:43 +0000 By: Clinton White http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-13563 Clinton White Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:59:15 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-13563 Amen Russ. Amen Russ.

]]> By: Thoughts on the adopted Russian boy who was sent back « Faithful Discipleship http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-13081 Thoughts on the adopted Russian boy who was sent back « Faithful Discipleship Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-13081 [...] Pray for Russia’s Orphans [...] [...] Pray for Russia’s Orphans [...]

]]> By: Nancy http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12913 Nancy Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:59:39 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12913 Dr. Moore, First of all, thank you for your blog and your heart. As someone who has had a heart for Russia and its people for several years now and just recently having entered into a part-time ministry there, I too was saddened by that news on many levels. Tomorrow I will stand before a room full of women to talk about Russian orphans and I pray that my words will reach soft hearts and open minds. I have been praying for that little boy and I have been praying for the woman who put him on the plane. Thank you for helping two young children and I will now pray for you and your family. May God go before you in all you do, Nancy B Dr. Moore, First of all, thank you for your blog and your heart. As someone who has had a heart for Russia and its people for several years now and just recently having entered into a part-time ministry there, I too was saddened by that news on many levels.

Tomorrow I will stand before a room full of women to talk about Russian orphans and I pray that my words will reach soft hearts and open minds.

I have been praying for that little boy and I have been praying for the woman who put him on the plane.

Thank you for helping two young children and I will now pray for you and your family.

May God go before you in all you do,
Nancy B

]]> By: Jim Pemberton http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12841 Jim Pemberton Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:12:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12841 We have a large church with hundreds of children. It would seem easy for more than a few to go on without notice. Nevertheless, we all seem to take seriously enough our duty as church members to look after the spiritual development of each other's kids enough that few if any go without notice. Some of our children were born in Russia and adopted by some of our families. A couple are my daughter's age and are friends of hers. Now I'm not cut out for focused children's ministry in the church, but I love these kids all the same. How many more kids would we lose the opportunity to love and watch grow in healthy families and in our church into strong children of God? So this is not just some international issue that has no bearing on us, but personally affects so many of us. We have a large church with hundreds of children. It would seem easy for more than a few to go on without notice. Nevertheless, we all seem to take seriously enough our duty as church members to look after the spiritual development of each other’s kids enough that few if any go without notice. Some of our children were born in Russia and adopted by some of our families. A couple are my daughter’s age and are friends of hers. Now I’m not cut out for focused children’s ministry in the church, but I love these kids all the same. How many more kids would we lose the opportunity to love and watch grow in healthy families and in our church into strong children of God? So this is not just some international issue that has no bearing on us, but personally affects so many of us.

]]> By: Trending North News » Pray for Russian Orphans http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12793 Trending North News » Pray for Russian Orphans Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:39:38 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12793 [...] Russell Moore: [...] [...] Russell Moore: [...]

]]> By: Jerri http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12756 Jerri Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:47:35 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12756 I don't want to make light of what an outrage it is that someone would actually give up on their child and I've not seen any of the news, but I will assume that the child has Reactive Attachment Disorder. Symptoms of RAD can go unseen until a child is a teenager in many cases. There's been fairly little research to go on for treating the disorder. Children who have it can behave maliciously and the behavior directed specifically at main caregivers. This woman probably felt extremely threatened by the child. (I should state that I'm a social worker, not a psychologist/counselor...) I will be praying for this woman, but also pray often that children are placed in homes where they'll be reached with the healing hope of the gospel. I don’t want to make light of what an outrage it is that someone would actually give up on their child and I’ve not seen any of the news, but I will assume that the child has Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Symptoms of RAD can go unseen until a child is a teenager in many cases. There’s been fairly little research to go on for treating the disorder. Children who have it can behave maliciously and the behavior directed specifically at main caregivers. This woman probably felt extremely threatened by the child. (I should state that I’m a social worker, not a psychologist/counselor…)

I will be praying for this woman, but also pray often that children are placed in homes where they’ll be reached with the healing hope of the gospel.

]]> By: kathy http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12733 kathy Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12733 Praying and Trusting! Praying and Trusting!

]]> By: Pray for Russia’s Orphans « The Journey of Our Adoption http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12727 Pray for Russia’s Orphans « The Journey of Our Adoption Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:47:27 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12727 [...]  Moore to the Point]  April 14, 2010  Josh Categories: Books, Music Tags: adopted for life, [...] [...]  Moore to the Point]  April 14, 2010  Josh Categories: Books, Music Tags: adopted for life, [...]

]]> By: Pray for Russia « Remissioned http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12725 Pray for Russia « Remissioned Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:32:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12725 [...] Pray for Russia by Reformed Theology on April 14, 2010 Pray for Russia’s Orphans [...] [...] Pray for Russia by Reformed Theology on April 14, 2010 Pray for Russia’s Orphans [...]

]]> By: Pray for Russia’s Orphans « God Heard: The Koslowsky Adoption Story http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12723 Pray for Russia’s Orphans « God Heard: The Koslowsky Adoption Story Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:14:58 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12723 [...] 14, 2010 in Adoption- general | by kevinkos Adoptive father and seminary professor Russell Moore offers these thoughts on the recent news affecting Russian [...] [...] 14, 2010 in Adoption- general | by kevinkos Adoptive father and seminary professor Russell Moore offers these thoughts on the recent news affecting Russian [...]

]]> By: Pray for Russian Orphans – Justin Taylor http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12700 Pray for Russian Orphans – Justin Taylor Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:32:30 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12700 [...] Russell Moore: [...] [...] Russell Moore: [...]

]]> By: Russell Moore, Russian Orphans, and the Love of a Father | iamjonnyking.com http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12693 Russell Moore, Russian Orphans, and the Love of a Father | iamjonnyking.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:10:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12693 [...] READ Pray for Russia’s Orphans by Russell Moore [...] [...] READ Pray for Russia’s Orphans by Russell Moore [...]

]]> By: Russell Moore, Russian Orphans, and the Love of a Father | Christian News New Zealand http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12692 Russell Moore, Russian Orphans, and the Love of a Father | Christian News New Zealand Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:07:22 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12692 [...] READ Pray for Russia’s Orphans by Russell Moore [...] [...] READ Pray for Russia’s Orphans by Russell Moore [...]

]]> By: Pray for Russia’s Orphans « The Philpot Family http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12691 Pray for Russia’s Orphans « The Philpot Family Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:53:59 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12691 [...] by Jenn Philpot in Uncategorized. Leave a Comment From Dr. Russell’s Moore’s blog.  Dr. Moore has two adopted sons from [...] [...] by Jenn Philpot in Uncategorized. Leave a Comment From Dr. Russell’s Moore’s blog.  Dr. Moore has two adopted sons from [...]

]]> By: Pray for Russia's Orphans | Redeeming Orphans http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12675 Pray for Russia's Orphans | Redeeming Orphans Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:55:46 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12675 [...] the entire article here AKPC_IDS += [...] [...] the entire article here AKPC_IDS += [...]

]]> By: Jonny King http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12651 Jonny King Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:58:23 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12651 When I read this, I thought of your words in the Acknowledgements section in "The Kingdom of Christ," with the emotive beauty of these, sticking with me ever since... And I quote... "Maria and I adopted from a Russian orphanage our two sons, Benjamin Jacob and Timothy Russell. Our two little men have filled our home with the sounds of running feet and shrieking giggles, and I love them more than I ever knew it was possible to love." And further on... "I am thankful to my sons for making me a better theologian, but I am far more grateful for making me a better Christian. Repeating "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer was too commonplace for me, until I knew the joy of seeing these two little faces looking up at me, hearing from their mouths the word "Daddy." Thanks to them, I have a foretaste of the Kingdom joy of joining my brother Jesus in saying the most radical and liberating words in all of Christian theology - "Abba Father" (Gal. 4:6)." While these words will be appropriate for a blog post, it is fitting that they be quoted here! As a Father of three boys, I understand exactly what you mean! Therefore, the reality of what you are affirming could be tragic on a number of levels, with a call to prayer an appropriate response, even for this blogger in NZ! When I read this, I thought of your words in the Acknowledgements section in “The Kingdom of Christ,” with the emotive beauty of these, sticking with me ever since… And I quote…

“Maria and I adopted from a Russian orphanage our two sons, Benjamin Jacob and Timothy Russell. Our two little men have filled our home with the sounds of running feet and shrieking giggles, and I love them more than I ever knew it was possible to love.”

And further on…

“I am thankful to my sons for making me a better theologian, but I am far more grateful for making me a better Christian. Repeating “Our Father” in the Lord’s Prayer was too commonplace for me, until I knew the joy of seeing these two little faces looking up at me, hearing from their mouths the word “Daddy.” Thanks to them, I have a foretaste of the Kingdom joy of joining my brother Jesus in saying the most radical and liberating words in all of Christian theology - “Abba Father” (Gal. 4:6).”

While these words will be appropriate for a blog post, it is fitting that they be quoted here!

As a Father of three boys, I understand exactly what you mean!

Therefore, the reality of what you are affirming could be tragic on a number of levels, with a call to prayer an appropriate response, even for this blogger in NZ!

]]> By: Russell Moore on Russia’s Orphans « Pastor Brett http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12649 Russell Moore on Russia’s Orphans « Pastor Brett Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:30:35 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12649 [...] Russell Moore, professor at Southern Seminary, blogs about the potentially tragic implications of Russia ending the practice of international adopt.... [...] [...] Russell Moore, professor at Southern Seminary, blogs about the potentially tragic implications of Russia ending the practice of international adopt…. [...]

]]> By: Joseph Hanna http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12646 Joseph Hanna Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:40:20 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12646 Russ I thank God every day for my wonderful grandchildren. Timothy and Benjamin are so wonderful and I can't understand how anyone could send a child back to a life of mistrust and wordering what will happen next. I will pray that the Father will clear up this mess and let those 3500 children free. Thanks for the article. Russ I thank God every day for my wonderful grandchildren. Timothy and Benjamin are so wonderful and I can’t understand how anyone could send a child back to a life of mistrust and wordering what will happen next.

I will pray that the Father will clear up this mess and let those 3500 children free. Thanks for the article.

]]> By: » Russell Moore on Russian Adoption Crisis | Denny Burk http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12643 » Russell Moore on Russian Adoption Crisis | Denny Burk Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:32:18 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12643 [...] Russell Moore has posted his thoughts on the Russian adoption crisis. He writes: [...] [...] Russell Moore has posted his thoughts on the Russian adoption crisis. He writes: [...]

]]> By: Phil B http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12639 Phil B Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:25:02 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12639 Dr. Moore, We lived in Russia for two years. We have also adopted two children (from elsewhere). When were were in Russia, my wife regularly volunteered in the orphanage in the city where we lived. Not one child was adopted while we were there -- and there was little hope any of them ever would be adopted. Our prayers during that time (and now) are that God will give Christians inside of Russia hearts for adoption (I'm hesitant to call them Russian Christians because many are not ethnically Russian and do not like to be called "Russian" -- trust me from experience). I pray, too, that the doors for international adoption will remain open, but maybe a situation like this is just what God will use to wake up the Christian community within the former USSR to commit themselves to adoption and care for orphans. Dr. Moore,
We lived in Russia for two years. We have also adopted two children (from elsewhere). When were were in Russia, my wife regularly volunteered in the orphanage in the city where we lived. Not one child was adopted while we were there — and there was little hope any of them ever would be adopted. Our prayers during that time (and now) are that God will give Christians inside of Russia hearts for adoption (I’m hesitant to call them Russian Christians because many are not ethnically Russian and do not like to be called “Russian” — trust me from experience). I pray, too, that the doors for international adoption will remain open, but maybe a situation like this is just what God will use to wake up the Christian community within the former USSR to commit themselves to adoption and care for orphans.

]]> By: Leah Sweetman http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/04/12/pray-for-russias-orphans/#comment-12636 Leah Sweetman Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:56:24 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=5234#comment-12636 Praying-- Praying–

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