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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…
From India to the U.S., the Smith family shouts out praise.
It goes without saying that no family is perfect and adoption, especially, isn't easy. Yet with the Lord by the side of the Smith family, they SHOUT out praise! In their words… “We know from the literature and our previous experiences with adoption that not all adoptive…
God’s Detour to Adoption
Although we are free to make plans, the Lord will always direct our paths. Sometimes we get so caught up in what we want that we forget that God has His own perfect plans. His word reminds us— "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it…
Should You Take Out a Loan for Adoption?
Adoption funding can be overwhelming. Which is why money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to bring a child home. So what about adoption loans? Should…
This Adoption Match Was a Miracle!
Adoption is always a miracle. An orphaned child now has a family. A broken story ends in a glorious redemption. A seemingly endless process comes to a joy-filled conclusion. But sometimes, God shows up in unusual and incredible ways. This family's match story is a vivid picture of…
One Family’s Journey to Adopt 3 Siblings
There's a deep need for more adoptive families to say "yes" to sibling sets. Having already gone through the devastating loss of their parents, it's an incredible blessing and source of security to have a sibling by their side—rather than being placed in different homes. Knowing this, Aaron…
What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the world.…
From Scorched to Watered | Finding Strength After Placing My Child
Guest post from Eren Moore Isaiah 58:11 reads, “And the LORD will continually guide you and satisfy your desire in the scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.”…