Some children come to us through our bodies, and some come to us through God's perfect planning. Ariel came to us at one year old, and from the very beginning, this boy has astounded us with a faith like no other.

In this week's family interview, I sit down with my youngest, Ariel, and we talk about all of it: a little bit of his adoption story, the remarkable faith he's carried since he was small, and the winding, God-guided road of figuring out who he is and what he's called to do. If you've been with me a while, you'll remember Ariel as the little boy on the parachute in Cabo who told me he had no problem trusting God; it was his daddy he wasn't so sure of. That's Ariel. Bold, funny, and sure of the Lord.

We talk about growing up in our home, the influence of his siblings and our church, and how faith shaped his identity and every major decision, including the twists and turns of career and marriage that only made sense looking back, once you could see God's hand in them.

In this episode:

• Ariel's adoption story and the faith he's had since he was little
• How family, siblings, and church shaped who he became
• Raising a child with ADHD
• Discovering his gifts and calling: the God-guided, unexpected path
• Faith and identity: letting God, not fear, lead the big decisions
• Trusting God's timing when the plan doesn't look like you thought it would

There is no formula here, just a mother and her son, telling the truth about a life led by God. It's not simple, but it can be done.

🦃 This Thanksgiving, disciple your kids through the season: the BIG Family Gratitude Challenge is a month-long journey through Scripture: coloring, mazes, and journaling that build grateful hearts. Get it at 4thisgeneration.com or the Amazon link in my bio.

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