Adrienne Raptis: Building the James 1:27 House

Two sparks ignite a global flame in this powerful conversation between Maria Termotto-Horwitz and Adrienne Raptis, who share how a divine appointment transformed into Amanda Termotto’s, Right from the Heart Foundation—a nonprofit supporting orphanages across continents.Their story begins with matching necklaces at a local event that sparked a conversation revealing God's intricate plan decades in the making. Adrienne shares how in college, God planted a vision that she would build the "James 127 House" for orphans, referring to the biblical mandate to care for the fatherless. Years later, when offering to help Maria with her foundation's website, she discovered one of Maria's Ugandan orphanages was already named James 127 Ministries—a confirmation that brought tears and chills, revealing God's perfect orchestration.Both women vulnerably discuss their personal connection to what they call the "orphan spirit"—Maria through losing her mother to suicide at 13 and experiencing her father's rejection, and Adrienne through her public health work with vulnerable children worldwide. This shared understanding fuels their passion for supporting children who lack parental care in Uganda and India, creating not just financial support but personal relationships through video calls and birthday celebrations.The conversation weaves through their book projects—"Blessed Beginnings" and "You Are a Wonder Woman"—whose proceeds directly fund orphanage construction and support. They emphasize the power of collaboration in Kingdom work, believing that God is bringing His people together in this season to create greater impact than any could achieve alone.Join Maria and Adrienne in creating a lasting legacy by supporting orphans and vulnerable children through their foundation. Visit their website to contribute or connect directly with them to learn how you can become part of this transformative work spanning continents and generations.Send us Fan MailA special thank you to the Best Home Ever Team for sponsoring Spark. To learn more or get involved, text or call Maria at (561) 779-9452. Support the showThis is SPARK—where faith meets action. Keep the fire burning, share this with someone who needs it, and remember: the time is now, and you are part of God’s Kingdom story.