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Now a Family of Four | A Korean Adoption Story
After struggling with infertility, Jennard and Janny felt called to pursue adoption. With much prayer and preparation, they joyfully brought home their oldest son, Samuel, from South Korea in 2018 and spent two years enjoying life as a family of three until sensing God calling them to adopt…
7 Things to Know About Lifemark, the New Adoption Movie
Lifemark, a new movie about adoption, hit theaters over the weekend. As both an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I'm always curious to see how movies handle the beauty and complexity of adoption without getting stuck in the tricky weeds of overgeneralization or unhelpful clichés. Thankfully, I believe…
They were forced to flee their country. Now, they’re helping other refugees.
On the night of March 4, there were two hours of uninterrupted bombings in Izium, Ukraine. As the bombings grew closer, Tatiana huddled with her two young boys in the basement of their home and prayed. But not the prayer you might imagine. In her words, "I asked…
God’s Timing Is Always Perfect
God’s will is perfect—never early, never late, but always on time. This family's adoption journey shows how true this is, as God provided them with the provision, right timing, and guidance. In their words... From the beginning of our marriage, we entertained the idea of adopting. We’ve…
How to Reach Orphans This Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer– signaling the beginning of sun-filled days, neighborhood cookouts, and (inevitably) your family's busy to-do list. If we aren't intentional, this season can come and go like a flash and leave us in its wake wondering, "Did I really do anything…
What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the world.…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Adopted
Adopted as a little girl, I thought I had adoption figured out. Turns out, I was wrong. When, as a first-time parent, I brought my 4-year-old son home from Thailand, I felt like I was living in the Twilight Zone. Apparently, experiencing adoption as a parent is different…
Introducing: Drawn to Hope | A Cambodian Boy’s Illustrated Journey
Viratt, a young man from our ministry site in Bangpli, has just written and published Drawn to Hope, a beautifully illustrated story of his journey from Cambodia to Thailand and how he found hope in Christ. We're so proud of him and this exciting achievement! "For every refugee…
How the Christmas Story Is an Adoption Story
In a few days, we'll gather with our families to celebrate Christmas. Many of us will open our Bibles to reflect on the Christmas story. While reading Luke 2 or Matthew 1, we'll learn with Mary that she's beenchosento give birth to Jesus. We'll travel with Joseph and…
Right Where You Belong: Thoughts From an Adoptee
As National Adoption Month draws to a close, I'd like to share a few thoughts with you as someone who was adopted and has adopted. These are thoughts I shared at the 2021 Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in September. I believe with all my heart— God wastes…