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Why Adoption is Supposed to be Hard
My wife and I had been home from China with Jeremiah for 6 weeks. And when people asked me how we're all doing I'd usually say, “We’re alive, and that’s our only goal right now, so good I think.” We could safely say that this had been the most…
Dumbo Movie | A Caution to Foster and Adoptive Parents
Who doesn't love seeing an old classic re-made? Much to the delight of audiences young and old, Burton's colorful reimagining of the 1941 Disney classic, Dumbo, hit theaters recently, and the ratings suggest it might be safe for a family movie night. (If you're looking for a review,…
5 Ways to Build a Missional Marriage
If you've been married longer than a week, you know that a healthy marriage takes work. Specifically, if you want to build a missional marriage—that is, a marriage centered around the mission of taking the good news of the Gospel to a broken world—it's going to require extra…
Why Ask Why: Decoding Your Child’s Perplexing Behavior
Often, caregivers get stuck in an endless cycle of correcting our children's unwanted behavior ... without experiencing any effective long-term change. Even if we manage to make them comply in the moment, the behavior is simply waiting to emerge again. This reality can leave us feeling exhausted, discouraged,…
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…
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…
25 (Helpful!) Kids Books About Adoption
Looking for the right words when ... talking to your child about adoption? Sometimes reading books with our kids allows us to say things in unique or helpful ways. Here are 25 adoption-centered books. Hint: If you want to preview the book before you buy or borrow it, search…
How Grandparents Can Support Adoption
One of the most impactful yet easily-overlooked influences in an adopted child's life comes from the grandparents. .A grandparent's support (or lack thereof) can make a world of difference in the life of a child. Here are five important ways every adoptive grandparent can support adoption: 1. Be…
From a Church Fund to China
In February 2017, we were matched with a precious little 3-year-old boy in Harbin, China. We were full of nerves and excitement until the moment we could finally meet him. As he walked into the conference room where we waited, all of our fears and nerves were replaced…