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7 Verses for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, to learn about a foster care placement, or for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember,waiting isn't just about what you are hoping…
From Sister to Mom: A Life Marked by Adoption
A single adoption journey impacts so many lives. Our minds often go to a child who was adopted or parents who brought a child home. But the following letter that was sent to our office recently proves that one life touches many... including a sister. Brigitta's parents' willingness…
And Now, We Wait
Jon and Stacey barreled through their to-do list. They completed their paperwork, finished classes, and officially took their profile "live." All that was left to do was wait. (Which, as anyone who has gone through the adoption process knows, waiting no small task.) Still raising the extra funds…
Worth the Wait? Watts Family Story
Is the wait worth it? Especially while we wait for something as important as children—whether adopted or biological—it's natural to wonder about God's timing. Canceled plans, lost dreams, and extended waits... all deeply disappointing. If we're honest, sometimes it feels like God doesn't know or care about our…
When God Uses Infertility To Grow A Family
On the last full week of April, just a few weeks before Mother's Day, families across the United States observe National Infertility Awareness Week. And while infertility is not a prerequisite for adoption, it is a circumstance God often uses to bring an orphan into a loving family. Meet…
Convinced You Can’t Afford Adoption? Meet These 2 Families.
So you're thinking about adoption. But the steep fees, piles of paperwork, and endless unknowns seem to contradict your better judgment. And then there are the fees—how on earth does anyone ever afford adoption? Consider this teaching from Martin Luther King, Jr. when sharing on the parable of…
Powerful Advice for Your Adoption
In 2019, Brandon and Kathryn brought home their daughter from China with help from a Lifesong matching grant. And in the process, they received some powerful advice. In Kathryn's words... When God opened our eyes and our hearts to the little girl across the ocean who would…
This Is Adoption
What comes to mind when you hear the word adoption? You might envision a happy airport homecoming, a beautifully diverse family, dramatic behavior challenges, even a rescue pup (thoughts on that here). But there's no one better equipped to give a definition of adoption than members of the adoption…
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…
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.…