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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…
A Word for Those Who Hurt Today
The reality of life in a broken world is that we hurt. And perhaps nowhere is this pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see brokenness both in the news and in our homes. We see it in overpacked orphanages and CPS offices. And…
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…
See Our New Inclusive Playground in Guatemala!
While so much in the world feels hard or uncertain, we're grateful for tiny glimmers of hope like this one. Our team in Guatemala writes— We now have a brand new, wheelchair accessible playground! Last month we had an official inauguration for our brand new, inclusive playground. It's…
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…
7 Verses for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, waiting to learn about a foster care placement, or waiting for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember, waiting isn't just about what you…
Bigger Than Us: Dan and Allison’s Story
Dan and Allison thought their family was complete. They had three great biological kids. Everyone was healthy and happy. What more could they want? Then one day while she was at home, God abruptly stopped Allison in her tracks and prompted her to consider adoption. She was on board,…
One Fundraising Miracle After Another
After our home study was approved, we were unsure how we were going to come up with the next phase of costs. But when we received word that we were offered a matching grant through Lifesong and that they'd also help us in our fundraising efforts, our attitude…