#fostercaresaveslives

[thetonycross]

There’s a life just outside of your comfort zone. One filled with so much more hope and love. Being a foster/adoptive parent is frustrating and yet awesome at the same time. You were made for so much more, you can help. Pray, read, look into, and message me if you’re interested in becoming a foster parent. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬ . . . . . #holyspirit #jesuschrist #faith #church #scripture #biblestudy #wordofgod #thewordofgod #love #worship #verseoftheday #christianity #christ #james127 #fostercare #adoptahuman #fostercaresaveslives #humanity #hope #bethechurch #bethechange https://www.instagram.com/p/B8dGEWcn48D/?igshid=covo7e5zjnwc

[beaglerescuevic]

⭐️ ⭐️ BUFFY UPDATE! ⭐️ ⭐️ She's home! Her bladder is working on it's own and so far - so good! She is drinking and eating and being a beagle! She's learning about this new scary world and meeting new foster friends. She LOVES human attention and can't get enough of it! She still has a while to go before she is ready for desexing and then ready for her a forever home a little while after that. A Huge thank you goes out to every one who donated towards her care so far, we couldn't keep doing what we do without you all and to our amazing vet team and nursing team too! Small steps but we are getting there! #buffyisslayingit #beaglerescuevic #rescue #bladderrupture #healing #beagle #fostercaresaveslives #thankseveryone

[thetonycross]

I tell my children to do the right thing even if it’s not the popular or easy option, let it be reflective of Christ. “But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” ‭‭Amos‬ ‭5:24‬ ‭ESV‬‬ #scriptureoftheday #bibleapp #belikejesus #jesus #hope #fostercare #james127 #dotherightthing #bethechurch #bethechange #adoption #fosterdad #fostercaresaveslives https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iq4sGHTbq/?igshid=9rdf6dpq2klo

[thetonycross]

It’s easier to talk the talk than walk the walk. Sometimes the best thing we can do is to get out of our comfort zones. Foster by all means will take you places you can never imagine. #raceforacause #fostercaresaveslives #fosteringchangeslives #graftedintothevine #weareadoptedintogodsfamily #bethechange #bethechurch #notofthisworld #fostercare #fosterparents #leastofthese #running #triathlon #training #fitness #blessing #stretchyourlimits https://www.instagram.com/p/BrAvIZLHJmR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uupvu0bz2kh9

[thetonycross]

#Repost @jasmjohnson ・・・ #fostercare #reframingfostercare #fostercarechangeslives #fostercaresaveslives #fosteradoption #fosteringsaveslives #biblicalmandate #leastofthese #getoutofyourcomfortzone #youllneverbethesame #youllneverwalkalone #christ #gospel #triathlon #running #racewithapurpose #defendthefatherless https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpK1oIHilJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g7fdxub6srja

[thetonycross]

Dare to Be When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some. When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again. When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal. When another is lost, dare to help them find the way. When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand. When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile. When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too. When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best. Dare to be the best you can – At all times, Dare to be! - Steve Maraboli Grateful In all things, God has a plan, just follow. Life is a journey, Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁🍽 #fostercare #fostering #bethechange #bethechurch #godsplanthroughthepain #fostercaresaveslives #fostercarechangeslives #christ #family #running #triathlon #journey #life #fosteradopt #training #fitness #fosterparents #familylove https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqe6a2cH4Hq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gcplw8w9x16b

[thetonycross]

Something that we tend to do as men is work and let our families fall by the wayside. Never sacrifice chasing fame, the dollar, or objects all the while your kids and wife are being sacrificed to those idols. #fostercare #itseveryonesproblem #bethechurch #bethechange #bechristlike #seevsntleader #fostercaresaveslives #fostering #running #triathlon #whatsyourwhy https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvuFREnAlR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15j68335o8pxf

[thetonycross]

I heard a quote that said “if information was the answer then we’d all be billionaires with abs”. So true about life, if we know the truth and what we all are called to do but don’t do it, what good is that? Such as the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, my paraphrase, “if we have all this knowledge but don’t have love to serve but sit from the sidelines, what good are we?” Something to think about. #fostercare #raceforacause #fostercaresaveslives #fosteringchangeslives #graftedintothevine #jesus #bethechange #bethechurch #dosomething #notofthisworld #itsallaboutjesus #running #triathlon #training #fitness #hope #hopehasaname #bedifferent #belikechrist #aromaofjesus https://www.instagram.com/p/BrC68AhHghl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bvdo7ti0pyxa

[thetonycross]

Love this book by Russell Moore on adoption. It’s so good to read as we journey through fostering and a possible adoption of our boys. Fostering and adoption are biblical and needed. What and where are you in your journey. Do you have questions on fostering or adoption? #fostercare #foster #fostercaresaveslives #fosteringchangeslives #adoption #christ #bethechange #fostercarechangeslives #agapelove #weareadoptedintogodsfamily #graftedintothevine #jesuspaiditall #training#bethechurch #bethechange #triathlon #raceforacause #whatsyourwhy #running https://www.instagram.com/p/BqzfOsendrl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vct36svw259n

[thetonycross]

Oh how I needed this..........Even if... #Repost @desiringgod ・・・ “In the Bible, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were not guaranteed deliverance. Just before Nebuchadnezzar delivered them to the fire, they offered some of the most courageous words ever spoken. ‘If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it . . . But even if he does not, we want you to know that we will not serve your gods . . .’ (Daniel 3:17–18).⠀ ⠀ Even if.⠀ ⠀ Even if the worst happens, God’s grace is sufficient. Those three young men faced the fire without fear because they knew that whatever the outcome, it would ultimately be for their good and for God’s glory. They did not ask ‘what if’ the worst happened. They were satisfied knowing that ‘even if’ the worst happened, God would take care of them.⠀ ⠀ Even if.⠀ ⠀ Those two simple words have taken the fear out of life. Replacing ‘what if’ with ‘even if’ is one of the most liberating exchanges we can ever make. We trade our irrational fears of an uncertain future for the loving assurance of an unchanging God. We see that even if the worst happens, God will carry us. He will still be good. And he will never leave us.”⠀ ⠀ Read more at desiringGod.org. Link in bio.⠀ ⠀ https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-if-the-worst-happens⠀#fostercaresaveslives #fostering #christ #grace #mercy #loveofchrist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo6bY3mnzT3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cjtf2bgi70rd