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2022 Year In Review
Though 2022 was filled with challenges and uncertainty... God used YOU to help vulnerable children and families feel seen, known, and loved. Here are some examples of His faithfulness this year— In February, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Today, vulnerable children and families in Ukraine continue to…
The Gift of a Simple Yes
They both had a heart for adoption. Even before Morgan and Jeffrey met, they had a desire to open their hearts and home to a child in need of family, a fact they discovered while employed as co-workers at the same adoption agency. So three years after getting…
Hope for the Journey Conference + Giveaway!
Could you use some encouragement? Our friends at Show Hope are hosting Hope for the Journey Conference on Friday, April 14, 2023. Formerly known as the Empowered to Connect Conference, Hope for the Journey is designed to encourage and equip parents and caregivers who are meeting the everyday…
When Adoption Is Hard
Adoption is good, But it can also be very hard. I know this first-hand from my own experience as an adoptee and adoptive parent. And I know this because of countless, tender examples shared with me by people on the adoption journey. One of the great privileges of…
Now a Family of Four | A Korean Adoption Story
After struggling with infertility, Jennard and Janny felt called to pursue adoption. With much prayer and preparation, they joyfully brought home their oldest son, Samuel, from South Korea in 2018 and spent two years enjoying life as a family of three until sensing God calling them to adopt…
7 Things to Know About Lifemark, the New Adoption Movie
Lifemark, a new movie about adoption, hit theaters over the weekend. As both an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I'm always curious to see how movies handle the beauty and complexity of adoption without getting stuck in the tricky weeds of overgeneralization or unhelpful clichés. Thankfully, I believe…
Back to School & Adoption: 4 Resources
Love it or leave it, back-to-school season is here. The start of school can be a time of anxiety for all young learners, but it can be especially tough for our adopted kids. As their parent (or simply someone who's invested in their life), there may be factors…
The Gift of Time: One Family’s Adoption Journey
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." —Romans 8:18 Paul wrote this verse referring to our momentary suffering during our time on Earth and our eternal bliss when we're fully united to the Lord. But we…
God’s Timing Is Always Perfect
God’s will is perfect—never early, never late, but always on time. This family's adoption journey shows how true this is, as God provided them with the provision, right timing, and guidance. In their words... From the beginning of our marriage, we entertained the idea of adopting. We’ve…
One Family’s Journey Adopting a Child with Special Needs
According to the National Adoption Center, there are about 134,000 children with “special needs” in the U.S. awaiting permanent homes. This simply means that the need for adoptive families to welcome children with special needs is growing more and more. With their love for children and care for…