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10 Surprising Foster Care Facts You Should Know
May is National Foster Care Month, an important opportunity to acknowledge the 400,000+ children and youth in foster care—as well as the foster parents, professionals, mentors, and policymakers who work hard every day to improve a unique and challenging system. Our Ministry Partner The Forgotten Initiative says— "We…
Unexpected Pregnancy and Unmatched Courage | Introducing My Life, My Gift
Growing up in Opelika, Alabama, Aoasha was considered the responsible kid. As the daughter of a single mother, Aoasha helped care for her siblings at home while her mom was working to provide for the family. By age 16, Aoasha was living on her own. Over the next…
“Yes, I am here.” | An Update From Guatemala
Children at Village of Hope in Guatemala play outside. Early one morning in Guatemala, one of the house parents at Village of Hope was lying in bed when she heard someone nearby. It was one of the little boys she was caring for who had arrived just a…
3 Things to Remember When Mother’s Day Is Hard
Dreading Mother's Day? I've been there. I sat through 8 childless Mother's Day church services after my first miscarriage. Maybe you understand what it's like when life goes off-script? By year 8, I wanted to attend a new church for the day. I wanted to be anonymous, unsusceptible…
The Surprising Reason I Chose Adoption | A Birth Mother’s Story
Placing my son for adoption went against everything I had planned for my life. I was 24 years old, working full-time as an RN, and I wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mom. So when I found myself with an unplanned pregnancy as a single…
God Cares About College Students in South Korea
Oak Tree Project alumni spend time with staff. College can be a stressful time for any student, but for many orphans who attend college in South Korea, it is a time of utter exhaustion and isolation. At age 18, after graduating high school, South Korean orphans must move…
Providing Hope to Families, One Home at a Time
Renand, Francoise, and their family stand smiling outside their new home. Every day in Haiti, more than half of the population is living in poverty and cannot afford the security and safety of a sturdy home. Many homes are made of sticks and tin, providing little protection from…
Someday, we will rejoice with Haiti. Today, we pray.
Students in Haiti spend time praying. As fear and violence continue to grip the island nation of Haiti, we are compelled to keep praying for peace, security, and an end to violence and corruption. We ask you to join us. Will you pray right now with Haiti? Heavily…
After Incredible Loss, Emeldah Found a Place to Belong.
When she was only 3 years old, Emeldah experienced her first major loss when her father abandoned their family. Emeldah would know deep, ongoing grief over his decision. Unfortunately, in the two years that followed, Emeldah faced additional, devastating losses—almost too many to comprehend. But she also experienced…
Letting God’s Will Become Their Own | Luke’s Adoption Story
Chris and Sophia hold their baby boy, Luke. Luke came home with Chris and Sophia in June of 2022, when he was just a baby. He was adopted domestically in the United States. When Chris and Sophia began the adoption process, the cost of adoption was overwhelming. However,…