Laughter. Tears. Wisdom: Lisa Harper's Adoption Story — Billy Graham

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Laughter. Tears. Wisdom: Lisa Harper's Adoption Story

Laughter. Tears. Wisdom: Lisa Harper's Adoption Story

Preacher: Billy Graham
Tradition: Baptist — Southern
Published: Jul 24, 2024
Length: 14:10

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Lisa Harper was in her 40s when she felt that her plan to adopt a child was looking like a pipe dream. That is, until she received a phone call from some friends in Haiti. She’s now Mom to Missy—a Haitian girl who was so sick she almost didn’t live to see her third birthday. “She was 2½ years old and 19 pounds.” Listen as Lisa shares insight about trusting God wherever He leads. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. This episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. aired in its original form on Sept. 28, 2016.

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Joy
Wisdom
Christian Living

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