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The Grit and Grace of a Failed Adoption
Our first adoption failed in-country. We found out the boy we had cared for over a 5-month period, who we had been introduced to as “Mama" and “Papa” and who had met our parents and family members who visited us in Nicaragua would be returning to his grandparents.…
Book Review: The Orphan, The Widow & Me
Few stories have as much potential to change the way we live as those where God redeems deep heartache for His glorious, eternal purposes. Such is the case with JT Olson's The Orphan, the Widow & Me. When 12-year-old JT became an orphan after a horrific accident, he couldn't possibly have…
4 Years to the Minute | Family Friday
What a journey! We felt led to adopt back in November 2011, and for various reasons we quickly decided to pursue adoption from Haiti. At that time we believed that the finances would be the most challenging mountain to climb as we expected that the adoption would cost…
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…
One Thought that Gripped Our Hearts | Family Friday
When we began the process to adopt, we were overwhelmed at the thought of the cost (to say the least!) ... A good friend of ours, who is also an adoptive father, said that when he was adopting he had this thought: "I have a daughter in China…
As God First Loved Us … An Adoption Story from Ukraine
When like-minded believers around the world strive to reach a common goal, extraordinary things happen. Many of us want to reach orphans around the world with the love of Christ. Yet, not being called to adopt or not having several thousand dollars to do so prevents us from reaching fatherless children in other…
How to Adopt Without Debt
Let's preface this post by stating the obvious: Adoption can be expensive with no easy way to pay for it (unless you own the Isle of Maldives). That said, it is possible for the average American family toafford an adoption, and--with a significant amount of determination, prayer, and elbow grease--to…
The Most Important Story: 2016 in Review
As we reflect on God's goodness in 2016 ... We are grateful beyond measure for your continued love and support for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. We are also quick to remember that the most important stories are not easily communicated on charts or as statistics—children trusting…
How to Bring a Church Family Together (hint: adopt)
I (Ken) am a pastor and have seen so many amazing things the Lord has done in the lives of others. In all my years of following Jesus and bringing others to a relationship with Him, my wife Sarah and I have never seen so much joy from others…
5 Simple Ways to Become an Adoption-Friendly Church
Many churches claim to be pro-adoption, but they do little to actually support adoption. The good news is, it isn't hard to become adoption-friendly. Here are 5 ideas to get started: 1. Pray for adopting families and waiting children. If your church prints a regular prayer sheet, consider…