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22 Adoption Summer Fundraising Ideas
Brighter days and warmer weather are ideal for these adoption fundraising ideas. Use this list (or pass it along to willing friends and family asking how to help!)-- To sell: 1. Have a garage sale. Summer is garage sale season, and especially if you rally friends and family to contribute to…
Who Is the Orphan in America?
When you hear "orphan in America," who comes to mind? Since the United States of America lacks traditional orphanages it can be easy to believe that our country is void of orphaned children (whether literal or social). Yet, in reality, the need to love and care for vulnerable children in our country is vast…
5 (Simple) Things Every Man Can Do to Help the Fatherless
Not everyone is called to adopt, but helping the fatherless is something each one of us can (and should!) do. Here are five things you can do to help children who don't have a dad at home. 1. Pay attention. Who are the kids in your church who don't…
See a Family Recently Reunited! | Bolivia Update
Sometimes loving children as Christ loves them means absorbing our own hurts in order to create less hurt for them in the long run. Specifically, here at Fundación Esperanza--also known as Lifesong Bolivia--a key element in our work is identifying children who could possibly be reunited with a biological family member.…
When Staying Alive Depends on Being Adopted | Family Friday
We adopted Philip and Arthur from China nearly one year ago. Both of our sons have cerebral palsy. Philip, 4 yrs., was unable to self-feed, walk, or speak when we brought him home. He is now doing all three! Only God. Arthur was in serious condition, although we…
9 Ways to Encourage Your Families This Summer
What are your plans this summer? Why not plan to encourage adopting and foster families in your church or community? See how easy and impactful it can be. Here are a few ideas to get started: Host a cookout for adoptive/foster families Hold a special time of prayer during…
Adoption and the God Who Moves Mountains
God taught us through adoption that His heart is for the fatherless; He will move mountains to place the lonely in families. My wife Julie saw Ellis’s picture while I was in Rwanda with Compassion, and she instantly felt like he was our son. She tried to push the feelings away;…
My First Father’s Day as a Foster Dad
I remember the first time I saw my girls. I had butterflies in my stomach. At first it was a picture on my Iphone. Then I remember walking into the agency and I saw them through the window blinds. The youngest had long (and I mean long!) black…
When the Surprise Is a Son by Saturday | Family Friday
While still living in Guatemala as missionaries, we felt a clear call to return to the U.S. to pursue adoption. After arriving home, we began our home study in June of 2015. I remember asking our worker about the timeline. She commented that no later than October, she…
How to Be a Remarkable Father Through Adoption
My first Father's Day was a doozie. My wife and I were in the early days of being home with our newly adopted son, and my wife was on full bed rest with 1 week to go before delivering our second son. I was in my final weeks of…