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The Perfect Author Wrote Their Story
Every family you come across has a different story. And in each of these, we see God–the perfect author–orchestrating unique details. With the help of a Lifesong matching grant, Emmi became a part of her family's story. Her father, Kyle, shared about their journey– I don't even…
You Helped Bring This Son Home
Through their journey as parents, James and Lyndsi have walked through deep valleys and set their feet on high mountains. In James’ words– We have always tried to plan out what we thought our lives would look like. We thought we knew, but God had other ideas…
Their Daughter Arrived Just In Time For Christmas
This year, thousands of children will experience the holidays without a family, and thousands of families willing to adopt will go through this season waiting for their child. But we take heart in stories like the Girlando family's, being reassured that God works in big ways to bring…
Instant Family | Movie Review
Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures . Any time a new movie or TV show draws attention to adoption or foster care, we take notice. . Instant Family quickly gained popularity as a foster care-focused film since its premier in 2018. Watch the trailer. Here are 5 things to…
Giving Tuesday Is This Week!
The holidays are here, and the best parts are just getting started. From early morning shopping, to parties and gift exchanges, to spending time with those we love, these days will be filled with to-do lists and schedules. But tucked in the midst of this busy season is…
Where are they now? | The Jones Family
We had the privilege of first sharing Jack and Lindsay's powerful adoption story in 2017. Their story resonated deeply–not because it's a testimony of ease, but rather, because it's a story of redemption. A year has passed since their journey was first published, and adoption still impacts their…
Where are they now? | The Hamon Family
We love telling you how God has moved mountains to bring children into loving families. Over the past year, we've gotten to share some pretty amazing adoption journeys–one of those being Chris and Katie's (you might remember their original story). Katie recently caught us up to speed on…
I Can’t Ask Friends and Family to Fund Our Adoption. Can I?
Asking for money for any reason is hard. Asking for money to fund an adoption is no easier. But is it wrong? Here are 3 questions to consider-- .1. Why are you asking for financial support? Adoption is expensive, but expense--alone--isn't always enough of a reason to ask other people for help.…
3 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, National Adoption Month (also called NAM) provides us with a unique opportunity to consider again the needs of our country's waiting children and families. With thousands of children here and around the world waiting to become sons and daughters, and with…
A New Peak
Adoption expenses are one of the most significant barriers for families seeking to adopt. The Peak family stepped out in faith and witnessed God break down those barriers. The following is their story. We first met our son during a host program in which he was…