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Okayest Mom: A Review & Giveaway
Many (most?) moms have a tidy life plan when it comes to their home and family. ... And if we're honest, adopting children can throw those tidy plans into utter chaos. Such was the case for Natalie Gwyn, author of the newly released book, Okayest Mom. In this enjoyable…
Never Say Goodbye – A Tale of Two Mothers
My children have two mothers. Both of us are real mothers. Both have flesh and blood and love and pain. Both have pieces of our hearts that have been broken by goodbyes. Both of us have spent too many days apart from our children. In our home we…
Something to Celebrate!
You did it! You saw the need, stepped up, and met it. During the month of February, 40 people just like you stepped up to sponsor a child as we have shared pictures and stories of kids who need our help. Thank you for making an eternal difference…
How to Change a Life on Valentine’s Day
It's easier to change a life than you might think. When it comes to family preservation and orphan care, perhaps nothing is more impactful than child sponsorship. When you choose to sponsor a child, you're giving that child the gift of hope and a future. Specifically, when you sponsor…
11 Books that Celebrate the Joy of Adoption
In 2017 (the dark ages) we asked our social media audience for the books that most shaped them with regard to adoption... The response was overwhelming! Here are 11 books that stood out in the conversation— 1. Adopted for Life (Russell Moore) Dr. Moore's book is apractical manifesto for…
The Gobena Story | Mission Moment
What skill or ability can YOU use to make a difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children? Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, or a pastor (or anything in between!) you have been uniquely gifted by God to serve the fatherless and vulnerable in some…
7 Creative Ways to Honor Your Child’s Culture at Christmas
Holidays are a great time to celebrate the varying and diverse cultural heritage that makes up the fabric of an adoptive family. Incorporating your child's cultural roots in a special way tells your child--with or without saying it--that these roots are important, not only for him or her, but for your entire family. Here…
Video: Your Gift of Purpose Helps One Child
Your gift this Christmas will change the life of a child. By giving to Gifts of Purpose Where Most Needed, you are changing the course of history for an orphaned child who needs the love of Christ. With gifts starting at $19, everyone can impact a child this…
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,…
Growing from 5 to 11
Michael and Suzanne say they're just an ordinary family. They help out with homework, share family dinners, and try to keep their schedule straight. While this ordinary family started out with three children, God has been leading them on an adventure... The Journey Begins Through a…