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How to Be a Remarkable Father Through Adoption
My first Father's Day was a doozie. My wife and I were in the early days of being home with our newly adopted son, and my wife was on full bed rest with 1 week to go before delivering our second son. I was in my final weeks of…
God Works in the Waiting Room
In 2017, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Amelia shared candidly about the 10-year-long wait for her son. Today, nearly 4 years later, her words are as true as ever. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… I love adoption. It’s beautiful, messy, hard. It’s…
The Best Decision We Made for Our Adoption
Guest post by Shannon Litton When it comes to marriage, we spend so much time getting ready for the wedding that we don't always do the hard work of preparing for the marriage itself. Adoption can be like that. We're so busy raising money and getting rooms ready…
Children and the Great Commission | David Platt
photo courtesy of Radical.net Children are so precious. They're a treasure to be cherished. Yet we live in a country and a culture where children are a problem to be avoided. I'mreminded of Matthew 19:13-15 when children were brought to Jesus, and the disciples rebuked the people. But…
How to Handle the Grief You Feel for Your Child
As a dad to eight kids through adoption, Mike Berry of the Honestly Adoption Company knows a thing or two about parenting. In 2016, he beautifully shared his perspective on the grief of adoptive parenting. And it's still profoundly true. Take a look. You've probably been down this…
Don’t Waste Your Infertility
Guest blog post from Courtney Reissig It's been a few months since we received the hard news. Our struggle with infertility would require more treatment before we are able to proceed with trying to get pregnant. Few things feel worse than waking up from surgery and hearing the…
Adoption: A Dad’s Perspective
Post created by guest contributor, Peter Ashmore. Looking at the title of “A Dad’s Perspective”... I want to address some issues that I believe are at the core of the orphan crisis. These are issues I struggled with—lies I at one time believed and sometimes still battle. So,…
Singles and Orphan Care: Husband Not Required
Guest post written by Leslie Anne You’re single. You have a heart for orphans and want to get involved. You’re excited about the opportunity God has given you to follow after Him wholeheartedly with a single-focus and can barely believe you’ve been blessed with the freedom to seek…
Lessons God Taught Me On The Bathroom Floor
In 2014, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Nicole Schmidt shared candidly about the struggles she and her husband faced after bringing their older sons home. Today, over 6 years later, her words hold up. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives... Our entire adoption…