For Aisha de López, talking about adoption means talking about the very heart of the gospel. A writer, illustrator, adoptive mother, and active advocate for vulnerable children, Aisha shares exclusively with Diario Cristiano Internacional, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition, that the biblical story of Mephibosheth and his encounter with King David contains a powerful message of restoration, belonging, and redemption—one that every child, adopted or not, needs to hear.
“God doesn’t just save us; He adopts us,” she affirms. “He doesn’t just rescue us from a dark place; He seats us at His table and calls us by name.”
This conviction has shaped her ministry, her motherhood, and her creative projects, including the children’s book Te Quiero para Siempre (I Love You Forever), inspired by her experience as the mother of two adopted and two biological children.
A Biblical story with contemporary echoes
In the account found in 2 Samuel 9, Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul, is brought before King David filled with fear and shame. But the king restores his dignity, calls him by name, and offers him a permanent place at his table.
For Aisha, this scene is a perfect image of God’s love for all who have been marginalized, broken, or abandoned.
“Many children—especially those who have experienced family separation—struggle deeply with their sense of worth and belonging. They need to know they are not a mistake, that God sees them, loves them, and calls them by name,” she explains.
An identity that affirms and transforms
Aisha emphasizes that children need resources that tell them the truth about who they are—not based on ideological or emotional narratives, but on God’s design. “Identity is not something a child invents or decides. It is something received from the Creator,” she states.
With that foundation, she invites parents, teachers, and Christian leaders to tell stories that speak to the heart. “Let’s not underestimate the power of a story. Jesus used parables. A well-told story can heal, affirm, and shape.”
Although not everyone is called to adopt, Aisha believes all Christians are called to care for the vulnerable. “The Church should run toward the problem, not away from it. Adoption, fostering, mentoring, and restoring families—all of this is part of the Kingdom.”
Through her work with the Christian Alliance for Orphans and her pastoral experience, she has seen how a supportive church can transform lives. “I couldn’t be an adoptive mother without my church. Walking alongside an adoptive family is just as important as the adoption itself.”
A vital message in confusing times
In a culture where children’s identities are shaped by many voices—often confusing and contradictory—Aisha underscores the need to recover the Kingdom’s narrative. “Our children need to know they are loved, chosen, and restored—not because of their achievements or traits, but because God created and redeemed them.”
Her book Te Quiero para Siempre, released in April, is a helpful tool to begin these conversations. But Aisha’s focus goes far beyond the book: “It’s not about selling a product. It’s about bringing truth to a generation that urgently needs to know who they are and to whom they belong.”
Originally published on Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
