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6 Steps to Cope with a Disrupted Adoption
Disrupted adoptions are deeply painful. I know because, in one of the darkest seasons of my life, I experienced one. My husband and I had joyfully poured everything we had—from our plans to our prayers to our finances—into an adoption that was canceled two months from bringing a…
Counting Up the Cost of Adoption
Meet Jay and Sarah. Faithful followers of Jesus, fierce adoption advocates, and loving parents. They brought home their oldest home in 2015 with help from a Lifesong matching grant. And they couldn't wait to give him a sibling. But what they expected to be a quick process turned…
2 Things to Remember About Adoption Funding
ADOPTION FUNDING CAN BE STICKY. While most of us would rather get our wisdom teeth pulled (again!) than talk about money, let's be honest: For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to adopt a child in need. And it's…
Is God Calling You to Adopt?
"How do I know if I'm supposed to adopt?" As an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I hear questions about calling all the time. These are good questions with complicated answers. So here are 3 things to consider— 1. Adoption is good. No, adopting a child is not…
What Is the Next Right Thing?
"Just do the next right thing." It's the rallying cry of those who support foster or adoption work and ministry. In fact, here at Lifesong, it's a big part of our mission. We believe God calls every Christ-follower to care for orphans and those who cannot care for…
5 Things My Adopted Daughter Taught Me
Guest post by Lifesong mom, adoption advocate, and blogger Lissa Anglin We adopted our daughter from China ... when she was 2 years old. And in the course of the almost 3 years that she has been home, I have heard some iteration of the phrase “she’s so…
Video: What Does God Say About Justice?
Justice. The small word holds significant weight. It's something everyone longs for, and yet it's often at the center of disagreement and controversy. In Scripture, it isn't uncommon to find "justice" in passages regarding the orphaned, widowed, and vulnerable. For example... He executes justice for the fatherless and…
10 Things to Know About The Adoption Super Bowl Ad
Photo credit:Toyota’s Super Bowl ad. The Ad is being called "inspirational" and "deeply moving." And with good reason. If you haven't yet had the chance to see Toyota's Super Bowl ad supporting adoption—and specifically adopting a child with special needs—take a look. Here are 10 things to know…
No Coincidences with God (An Adoption Miracle!)
The following family brought their son home from India in 2018 with help from a Lifesong matching grant. They recently sent a thank you note our way, along with an amazing account of God's faithfulness. In their words... We were emotionally exhausted when we applied to Lifesong.…
What Does James 1:27 Really Mean?
Guest blog post by Jason Johnson We completely renovated our house before moving in. The process took about 5 months in total, was messy and costly, but in the end, worth it. The finished product is beautiful and comfortable and a place we love to call home. But…