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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…
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…
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…
From Orphan to International Adoptee
During the month of November—National Adoption Month—we’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Carpenter, speaking into her life as a former orphan and an international adoptee and adoptive mom. In her…
Did You Know These ’21 Olympians Were Adopted?
The Olympic Games are finally here! The sports world has officially gathered in Tokyo, and for the next two weeks, we'll get to enjoy the beautiful ceremonies and impressive athletes that take center stage. It's no secret that many Olympians from the past were adopted, but did you…
5 Lies Adoptive Parents Believe
Adoption is a gift. However,like anything important,a lot of misinformation surrounds it. And no matter how genuinely motivated, lies about adoption are harmful to children in need of families. How many couples are hesitant or unwilling to adopt simply because of "something they've heard"? Here are 5 common…
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…
How Good Friday Is for Broken and Hurting Parents
The reality of life in a broken world is that we see pain everywhere we look. And perhaps nowhere is pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see suffering in broken homes, overpacked orphanages, and CPS offices. We watch its devastating effects in hateful outbursts,…
Gethsemane: Where Healing Begins
In 2014, an adoptive mom moved our audience by candidly sharing her family's experience with post-adoption trauma. Today, her words still resonate deeply. Enjoy this special guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… I sat on the hallway floor in the dark. I was hugging my knees which…
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…