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“Chance Had Nothing to Do with It.”
Have you ever walked through something frustrating, only to realize it led to amazing things? As followers of Jesus, we know this isn't just chance. We learn in Romans: "...for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Sometimes the good…
4 Tickets on the Last Flight Out
Both international travel and adoption come with unpredictable elements. But add a pandemic to the mix and the word "unpredictable" takes on a whole new meaning. Hear how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted one Lifesong family—Kelly, Laura, and Sloane, who was adopted from Ethiopia two years ago—as they traveled…
Why Help Kids Around the World When Kids Here Need Help?
Get close enough to the world of adoption and orphan care, and chances are you'll run into a common dilemma: If kids in our backyard are suffering, why help kids around the world? Without a doubt, there are immense needs in the United States. A brief glimpse at foster…
How to Choose: Open, Semi-open, Closed Adoption
Adoption is filled with choices. One of the first things you must decide is whether you want to pursue open, semi-open, or closed adoption. Your choice depends on the relationship you want to have (and you ultimately want your child to have) with your child's birth family over time.…
Domestic, International, or Foster-to-Adopt?
So you want to adopt. But from where? Now that you've decided to adopt, it's time to decide where you'll go. Talk to any number of people who have adopted and you'll likely get the same number of strong opinions. Bottom line: You have to look at the options…