Category Archives: Dave Stearns

You Are Invited…

Posted on July 14, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Today is Saturday July 14 and as most of you know by now my family is reunited. This Monday coming up will be three weeks since we arrived in the USA. Our reunion as a family could not have been … Continue reading →

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Great News!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Just a quick update of GREAT news for our faithful prayer warriors! The petition for our adoption was just completed in Johannesburg late this afternoon.

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Update

Posted on June 17, 2012 by The Stearns Family

HI! I wanted to give you a short update on Dave and Samson. Unfortunately, the US side of the adoption of Samson is taking much longer than any of us had anticipated. Dave and Samson have now been in Zambia … Continue reading →

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“Thank you for leading my brothers to Christ!”

Posted on May 26, 2012 by The Stearns Family

What a roller coaster these past three weeks have been for me as I remain in Africa working on finalizing our adoption of Samson. Some of what I have experienced emotionally was self-inflicted. I have had two false starts as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts since I have been back….

Posted on May 11, 2012 by The Stearns Family

First of all, I just wanted to let everyone know that my mom, David, Ella, and Sadie Grace made it home safely. David and my dad did have malaria when they left but they have both recovered, thank goodness. Sadie … Continue reading →

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As the World Turns… :-)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Growing up in a non-Christian home in Indiana with four sisters there was always a soap opera on the TV. I remember thinking “As the World Turns” sure seems like an odd name for a show? As I get older … Continue reading →

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“They Finished Well!”

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Stearns Family

As I am writing this our sweet oldest three daughters are fast approaching Atlanta. Their plane arrives at 10:34AM today Thursday March 29th. I have so much to say regarding the last 2 months here in Africa and about how … Continue reading →

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I might have just witnessed a miracle and seen an angel…

Posted on January 17, 2012 by The Stearns Family

It is 10PM Monday January 16, 2012 and God has shown up in a huge way in our lives here in Africa today. Shelley and I want to give Him all the glory due His great name for He has … Continue reading →

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Adoption…

Posted on January 17, 2012 by The Stearns Family

Now that we are foster parents in the Zambian Social Welfare system we are pursuing adoption with great hopes and faith in our God who is both Lord over all things and who is able to accomplish all that He … Continue reading →

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Lydia’s eye, Christmas in South Africa and Year End Giving!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by The Stearns Family

This update will be brief since our internet time here at Cape St. Francis Beach is very limited. James tells us the prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much. It is always important that we keep the proper theological tension … Continue reading →

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