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Happy, successful, easy adoptions are a reality! Many times the children are no more or less difficult to parent than average. However, sometimes raising adopted kids is extremely difficult. 

Are you really prepared to adopt? Read on as experienced foster, adoptive and even grandparents share stories of success, but also of struggles.

Many entered adoption unprepared and were quickly overwhelmed. We wondered why our parenting methods failed. Why didn't our love heal these children? Why were our previously happy families now falling apart?

We lacked vital information about invisible disabilities; we didn't know how profoundly neglect damages an infant. We didn't realize we'd signed up to be missionaries to miniature heathens - nor that a spiritual enemy opposed us. Perhaps we assumed the natural state of man, apart from negative influence or defective genes, would be an ideal person; in the Garden of Eden... maybe.

Before you adopt, pray for protection and guidance - and be sure you read This Means War!

"This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength...'" (Isaiah 30:15a NIV)

Paperback: 172 pages

Publisher: Sweetwater Still Publishing (October 15, 2010) Language: English ISBN-9780984359943

Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 inches

This Means War Review, July 29, 2010, by Melanie Young, author of Raising Real Men:

Although we have never adopted, when author Cheryl Ellicott offered me a review copy of This Means War: Equipping Christian Families for Fostercare or Adoption, I jumped at the chance! You see, I had read the first chapter of the book as a sample she offered a group of fellow authors. I had seldom read anything so honest and practical about the spiritual warfare a Christian family can face and I was dying to read the rest of the book.

Cheryl Ellicott, an adoptive mother, speaks from experience in her upcoming book, This Means War. Remembering how ill-prepared she was to deal with the very real spiritual warfare she faced in trying to rescue children and give them a family, she reaches out to prospective families and helps them to gird up their spiritual armor and be prepared for the fight of their lives. I don’t know why we should be surprised that Satan doesn’t readily give up the children whose families he has devastated, but many adoptive parents are, according to Cheryl. This book should be an essential part of every Christian family’s preparation.

Full of first person accounts and excellent advice, This Means War is grounded on the Word of God and the recognition that what we do makes a difference in the spiritual realm. (CLICK here to read the rest of the review)

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This Means War Review, May 29, 2010, by Davina Marie White:

This book brought me to tears.

I am a birth mom who had my rights terminated by the state of Washington in 1996. Although I lost a child to the state, and I am not a foster/adopt parent, this book still ministers to me. It allowed me a Christian perspective concerning the issues surrounding my life, my children and the effects upon the families who foster/adopt from situations like mine.

If for some reason you are having to battle for the hearts and souls of someone else’s children, this book is a must read. I believe a family was called to give my son a life; a life I could not give Him… I grasp a hope that my son Houston’s parents may read this book and it will give them hope.

This book is a handbook on enemy tactics that will try to discourage and have us abandon our Faith, our Hope and ultimately our Love. If the Lord reigns in your hearts and homes, this is a battle that can be won daily. Cheryl Ellicott has touched upon the heart of the matter. We must prepare for, recognize and ultimately frustrate the motives of Satan.

This book and everyone touched by it is an unwavering confirmation that the Lord has transformed lives and turned brokenness into beauty. Get this book, if not for yourself, for the person God wants you to give it too. ________________________________________________________________________________________

This Means War Review, May 07, 2010, by Shyla Pope:

This book is an absolute must read for EVERY foster and adoptive parent! It will open your eyes to the true battle that is waged in the spiritual realm when you invite these precious children into your home with the purpose of imparting God's Truth into their lives. This book is fortified with Biblical truth and tons of applicable Scripture. This book also contains some very sound findings on the affects of drugs and alcohol on a child when exposed in the womb. This information is essential in understanding the potential behaviors you will experience with both the adopted and the foster child. I so appreciate the awareness and preparation for the "war" that this book has given me.

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This Means War Review, May 21, 2010, by Patsy Vigil:

I bought 3 books… I think everyone should read it whether they are to adopt or thinking about adopting. Just wonderful thoughts and insight of parenting. The book is appropriate for any parent. I am 3/4 thru it and it just came today. I already told a friend about it. Good luck on your next book.