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7 of God’s Promises to Pray Over the Fatherless
Prayer is foundational to the work of caring for orphans and vulnerable children. But even with the deep impact prayer has on our lives and the world around us, we sometimes find ourselves at a loss for words. Our prayer lives can feel monotonous as we pray the…
Their Church’s Support & a Debt-Free Adoption
We believe the Church is the solution to orphans' needs. So when a family in a local church body adopts, it not only demands prayer and sacrifice from that family but from their church, as well. With a little encouragement from a Lifesong matching grant, Joseph and Jessica's…
Planning Your Mission Trip 101
Is God prompting your heart to take a mission trip? Before you start designing your t-shirts and packing your carry-on, there are some essential things to do. Consider this timeline– 12 Months Out Determine a location. It's a big world out there–the possibilities are nearly endless when choosing…
Adoption: A Glimpse of the Gospel
Many of the families we come alongside are experiencing some form of waiting. Whether that be for funds, placement, or countless other things. The following testimony is from a fundraising family. And miraculously, their mySTORY page raised nearly $45,000 in less than 2 months ($30,000 of which was raised…
Putting the Details in Perspective
Ever feel in over your head? Like all the small details have started piling up? This adoptive mom can relate. The following testimony happened while fundraising for her son's adoption. With a small gesture, God moved her heart in a big way. We definitely had a God-moment the…
Letting Go of the American Dream
We can always find excuses to avoid acting on God's will for our lives. Be it comfort, money, time... But God has a way of showing us the flaws in our excuses when they go against His better plans. The following testimony is from an adoptive family who…
“Our Adoption Is Saturated In God”
"God got us here, and He will see us through." These words ring through the mind of nearly every believer at some point in life. It's confusing when God calls us to do things we'd never plan for ourselves. But, as is evident by the following testimony, when…
Chosen to Adopt
Many families deal with the harsh reality of infertility. And for these families, adoption can feel like Plan B. Such was the case for Andrew and Bonnie. But a word from God led to a shift in their perspective. The following is Bonnie's testimony. My husband Andrew and…
From Stranger to Daughter in 13 Hours
Like many things in life, adoption rarely happens "according to plan." Josh & Kelsey planned to adopt a newborn, but God had a different idea in mind. Not only would they adopt a 19-month-old, but they would bring her home less than 24 hours after learning about her.…
Putting Together Their Family Puzzle
We believe God intended all children to be in a safe and loving Christian family. But sometimes, that intention isn't always obvious. Some families struggle to stay together. Adoptions can take years or fall through altogether. Things don't always happen as we see fit. But God is always…