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Interact with Laura Christianson
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Last On: Feb 19, 2009 - 12:50 AM
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Member Since:
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March 13, 2007
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Location:
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Snohomish, WA
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ShoutLife Address:
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shoutlife.com/laurachristianson
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Website:
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www.laurachristianson.com
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Christian Help
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Primary Publishers:
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Harvest House Publishers
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Every adoption book I've ever read has influenced me in some way to write "The Adoption Decision." I wanted to create something different than the typical "how to adopt" manual. My book addresses "heart" issues -- the insecurities, fears, and questions adoptive parents have before, during, and after adoption.
The story-based book is an entertaining read -- it's packed with engaging anecdotes and advice from adoptive parents (including myself),and it approaches the adoption process from a distinctly Christian worldview.
I wrote "The Adoption Network" because I wanted to create a practical workbook for people interested in starting an adoption ministry in their church or community.
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Blogophobia Conquered (2008)
Do you have qualms about launching a blog for yourself or your business? This e-book addresses 7 common fears people have about blogging and equips you to create an amazing blog. A must-have for every blogger -- particularly non-techies.
Available exclusively at http://heblogssheblogs.com
Buy Blogophobia Conquered Online
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Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul (2008)
I contributed a chapter called "Open-Door Policy" (p., 189) to this anthology. The vignette describes how we and our son's birth mother opened our adoption when our son was 2 years old.
Buy Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul Online
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Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family (2008)
Compilation book: Real-life solutions to common challenges adoptive families face -- before and after adopting. I contributed chapter 4 on adoption support.
Buy Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family Online
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The Adoption Decision (2007)
Have you been thinking about adoption
without thinking it through?
It's easy to plunge right into the many details involved with adoption. First, though, it's a great idea to step back and take a broader view. How will adopting a child affect your daily life? Your family? Your emotional life?
You, or someone close to you, may have questions and feelings about
loving an adopted child
extended family's reaction
expenses
openness in adoption
the role of birth parents
physical disabilities
emotional/behavioral challenges
racial and cultural prejudices
This quick-start resource grounds adoption in God's master plan for His family, while recounting miracles and mishaps of real-life adoptive families. All this helps you understand the changing world of adoption, get a better grasp on its challenges and joys, and confidently move forward on a firm emotional and spiritual footing.
Released August 2007
Buy The Adoption Decision Online
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The Adoption Network (2007)
Do you desire to start a support network for those in your church and community whose lives are impacted by adoption?
Laura Christianson, founder and director of Seattle-based Heartbeat Ministries, walks you through the basics of planning and launching a support system for adoptive families, foster families, birth parents, or adoptees. You'll learn how to:
*Develop a mission statement
*Plan a budget
*Recruit leadership
*Reach out to the community
*Create workshops, support groups, social events, mentoring programs, and more
Packed with practical pointers and worksheets, this handbook will equip you with the tools you need to create a vibrant adoption support network.
Released August 2007
Buy The Adoption Network Online
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I'm an author and freelance journalist specializing in adoption-related issues. I'm a bit addicted to blogging; my Exploring Adoption blog received Forbes' magazine's Best of the Web rating.
I co-founded He Blogs, She Blogs -- www.HeBlogsSheBlogs.com -- a company that helps businesses and individuals maximize their blogging, writing, and marketing skills. We set up and manage turn-key blogs, do blog tune-ups, and teach seminars at corporations, events, and writers' conferences.
When I have time, I dabble in a variety of freelance writing, including magazine article writing, PR work, editing, and proofreading. In my past life I was a high school journalism and English teacher.
My first two books were released in 2007: The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting and The Adoption Network: Your Guide to Starting a Support System. I also contributed to Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul and Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family.
My business partner, Jim Rubart, and I also published Blogophobia Conquered: Overcome the 7 Most Common Fears & Create an Amazing Blog.
I'm an active member of the Northwest Christian Writers Association and The Writers' View I.
I live in the beautiful Seattle area with my hubby and our two sons, who are 16 and 13 (yes, we adopted them). I spend most of my spare time shuttling them to sports practices and attending their baseball/basketball/wrestling events.
Stop by my Web sites:
LauraChristianson.com:
www.laurachristianson.com
HeBlogsSheBlogs.com:
www.HeBlogsSheBlogs.com
Twitter:
Twitter.com/HeBlogsSheBlogs
Exploring Adoption Blog:
www.exploringadoptionblog.com
Adoption Writers Network:
Adoption Writers Network
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Florida Christian Writers Conference Launches Blog
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2/06/2009 - 11:27 AM
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My company, HeBlogsSheBlogs.com, manages the new Florida Christian Writers Conference blog: http://floridachristianwriters.blogspot.com
If you've never been to a writers' conference and want to know what to expect, I invite you to follow the blog ...
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Get a Free Adoption Book!
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8/14/2008 - 7:41 PM
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To celebrate my wedding anniversary, I'm having a 1-day book bash on August 21.
Here's how it works:
1. Buy "The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting" on Amazon.com.
2. Send me your Amazon proof-of-purchase, dated Aug...
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He Blogs, She Blogs Debuts
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5/23/2008 - 8:57 PM
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Are you interested in learning more about marketing, writing, and blogging? Check out my new business blog at HeBlogsSheBlogs.com. My business partner, Jim "He" Rubart, and I (yes, I'm the "She") offer all kinds of tips, commentary, and random though...
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Adoption World eZine Debuts March 7, 2008
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3/06/2008 - 9:14 PM
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I'm launching an adoption-themed e-newsletter called Adoption World on March 7 (my birthday, incidentally!).
I hope you'll consider subscribing to this free, monthly eZine. It'll contain tips and stories you won't find on my blog or my Web site,...
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Get the Exploring Adoption Blog Widget
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11/30/2007 - 4:57 PM
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There are several ways to access my Exploring Adoption blog. Hundreds of readers subscribe via email; others subscribe via RSS feed.
Of course, you can also visit the blog directly, using the new, easy-to-remember address: www.exploringadoptionblo...
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Recent Guestbook Comments (1)
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Hey Dear Friend
God bless you , I am so happy to write you. My name is Kamran Bannet and i m from Pakistan Christian fellow and preacher of Gospel in Pakistan. I have a Sunday School for christian children in Pakistan.
the Parents cannnot afford to send their children in schools. thats why i opened for them a school where they not only learn the format education but also the Words of Gospel.
Please pray for our mission in Pakistan to teach and preach the words of Gospel in every corner of Pakistan.
We are just in community here only 5% Christians are living here. They have no rights and jobs here. SO, mostly ppl are illiterate so they have jobs only Sanitory works. The Pakistanni Christians are lving very misterable lives.
Please pray for our mission in Pakistan so the words of Gospel set free those christians who are in much need. Also pray for Special Hope Ministry , Pakistan to continue serving in Him.
Best wishes
Kamran Bannet
Special Hope Ministry, Pakistan
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