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The Marathon after the Sprint: 6 Ways to Support Families Post-Adoption
Guest post by the CCAI Post-Adoption Team The sprint to adoption is filled with paperwork, prayer, fundraising, classes. But once a child comes home, the post-adoption marathon begins. Here's how to support adoptive families over the long haul. God doesn't call every family to adopt. But He does…
What to Do If Your Adoption Gets Overwhelming
"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." —Charles Spurgeon A little over one year ago, Bryan and Joy traveled to Burundi, Africa, to adopt their son, Samuel. Get a peek into their visit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHgRtzG5m1Y&feature=youtu.be Given the joy in this video,…
How to Begin a Church Adoption Ministry
Recently, we celebrated with our Outside the Walls church fund partner, Legacy 685, as they awarded their 200th adoption grant. Legacy 685 Director Toni Steere graciously shared her thoughts on some tangible steps that a church of any size can take to begin an adoption ministry. If this is something…
Love That Is Fought For
“Love isn’t less valuable because it’s fought for. And it isn’t less valuable because it comes easy. Remember that.” Some adoption stories seem perfect from start to finish... from a tear-filled homecoming to beautiful days and restful nights packed with bonding and growth. The love comes easy. But…
Legacy 685 Celebrating 200 Families!
Legacy 685 just celebrated their 200th adoption grant! Legacy 685 is the adoption, foster, and orphan care ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. It is also a Lifesong Outside the Walls church fund partner. Recently, they celebrated giving over 200 adoption assistance grants—making a way for over 200…
1 Year Out of the Orphanage and in Her Family’s Arms
Many of the stories we share conclude with a child coming home. But as every adoptive family knows, "gotcha day" is just the beginning. Bonding as a new family is serious work. If you're an adoptive or foster parent in the trenches, here's some encouragement that God can…
A Miracle in a Misread Ultrasound
For many people in the world today, the future feels more uncertain than ever. We're plagued with questions like: "When will things begin opening up?" "Will our family vacation happen this summer?" "How long will our savings last?" Thankfully, in every season of uncertainty, we have every reason…
What Your Child’s Birth Mom Wants You to Know
We’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Adoption is life-changing for everyone involved, including birth moms. Unfortunately, birth moms' voices often go unheard. We're grateful for Dominique White and her courage to share her heart…
Promises Over Plans
Guest post from Christen Price (Adoptive Mom & Lifesong Matching Grant Recipient) Like many families, adoption was something my husband and I always talked about in our marriage but never knew exactly when the time would be right. Having three children, two jobs, and already busy schedules, we…
Radical Business: In Partnership with God
What's the relationship between pig feed and being radical about your faith? That's one of the questions Gary and Marla Ringger answered during their recent interview on the FamilyLife Today podcast. Gary Ringger—Founder and President of Lifesong for Orphans—was a successful Christian businessman who wanted to honor God…