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When the Surprise Is a Son by Saturday | Family Friday
While still living in Guatemala as missionaries, we felt a clear call to return to the U.S. to pursue adoption. After arriving home, we began our home study in June of 2015. I remember asking our worker about the timeline. She commented that no later than October, she…
The Life We Never Imagined | Family Friday
With each of our three adoptions, we have come to a deeper understanding of the Father's sovereignty ... and the beautiful joy that comes out of the adoption tragedy. One quote, in particular, kept us going in spite of the storms. “If you want to walk on water, you have…
15 Ways to Be a Foster Care Friendly Church
Foster kids need the church. Foster families need the church. Here are 15 ways to be a foster care friendly church– Teach Educate,educate,educate. Host informational meetings for would-be foster parents, but also for members of the church family who simply want to learn more about foster care. Add…
Netflix’s Anne with an E, Reviewed By an Adoptee
While critics are divided over the new "Anne of Green Gables," one thing is certain— Anne with an E is darker and grittier than previous adaptations of the 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. That said, I'm not ready to give up on the series. As an adoptee and adoptive…
Carried by God: National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. Last year The Forgotten Initiative (TFI), Lifesong for Orphans' foster care ministry, started something new with the launch of The Forgotten Podcast. Their goal with every episode is to bring voice to the foster care community. Jami Kaeb, Founder and Executive Director…
Bright Hope for Tomorrow | Zambia Update
Richard and his mother and grandmother live in a small house in the nearby village. 15 people live in the house together. His grandfather died 2 years ago after a long illness. His father has been gone for a few years. Richard had the opportunity to attend Lifesong School…
What Every (Adoptive) Mom Wants to Hear This Mother’s Day
Let's be honest. Motherhood is a tough job... harder than anyone ever warned us it would be. Ever notice how your fellow mom friendsstrategically failed to communicatethe realities of sleepless nights, potty training, or mom brain? And let's not even start with mom guilt.It's motherhood's best-kept secret. As an…
5 Quick Thoughts for the Weary
In the middle of another long week? Here are 5 quick thoughts to consider when you are weary-- 1. God delights to use dust. "God loves to take the dust of our shattered places and do something miraculous with it." --Lysa TerKeurst, Proverbs 31 Ministries 2. God desires…
17 Things to Pray for the Fatherless
It must grieve the heart of God that the line of fatherless children world-wide is 30,000 miles long. Truth be told, God's heart would be broken if there was only one orphaned child in the world. So here is how we can pray for the fatherless who are already close to His heart—…
3 Reasons to Seek Adoption Funding | Family Friday
Brad and I knew that God's journey for us was Chinese adoption, but like so many adopting families, we weren't exactly sure how we were going to pay for the adoption process. We are an ordinary family, we are not wealthy and do not come from money. Specifically,…