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Worth the Wait? Watts Family Story
Is the wait worth it? Especially while we wait for something as important as children—whether adopted or biological—it's natural to wonder about God's timing. Canceled plans, lost dreams, and extended waits... all deeply disappointing. If we're honest, sometimes it feels like God doesn't know or care about our…
When God Uses Infertility To Grow A Family
On the last full week of April, just a few weeks before Mother's Day, families across the United States observe National Infertility Awareness Week. And while infertility is not a prerequisite for adoption, it is a circumstance God often uses to bring an orphan into a loving family. Meet…
Convinced You Can’t Afford Adoption? Meet These 2 Families.
So you're thinking about adoption. But the steep fees, piles of paperwork, and endless unknowns seem to contradict your better judgment. And then there are the fees—how on earth does anyone ever afford adoption? Consider this teaching from Martin Luther King, Jr. when sharing on the parable of…
How God Is Using Goats (Yes, Goats!) in Tanzania
Thank you for loving our kids inTanzania through child sponsorships, giving, and praying.You are making an difference. Here's a fun update from our team— Goats are a valued part of Tanzanian culture. For more than two centuries, they have been raised for food and milk. The meat is…
Does God Have a Plan for Kids Like Joel?
Thank you for praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world. We're thankful to share a recent update from Addisyn Lopez and our team in Guatemala— They didn't expect Joel* to survive. The day I picked up Joel's frail little body in the hospital and held…
Life Touching Life: Bupe’s Story
Despite her bright smile, Bupe has known more than her share of heartache. At just 10 years old, Bupe's dad died, leaving her mom to care for four kids in Zambia. As a result, Bupe and her family had a hard time putting food on the table. And…
Praising God for Sun!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Cambodia and around the world. We’re excited to introduce you to Sun (below), so you can see how God is answering prayer. Enjoy this new update from our team— Sun is a university student here in Cambodia. When COVID shut…
This Is Adoption
What comes to mind when you hear the word adoption? You might envision a happy airport homecoming, a beautifully diverse family, dramatic behavior challenges, even a rescue pup (thoughts on that here). But there's no one better equipped to give a definition of adoption than members of the adoption…
Counting Up the Cost of Adoption
Meet Jay and Sarah. Faithful followers of Jesus, fierce adoption advocates, and loving parents. They brought home their oldest home in 2015 with help from a Lifesong matching grant. And they couldn't wait to give him a sibling. But what they expected to be a quick process turned…
“Ready to Trust” | 2 Meetings in Ukraine
In January, we shared an exciting story of family preservation in Ukraine. Today, we'd like to give you a glimpse behind the scenes at 2 meetings our team is using to reach orphans and orphan grads for the glory of God. Thank you for your partnership in this ministry.…