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An Open Letter to Adult Adoptees
You were adopted? So was I. I'm the girl on the right with the puff sleeves and the too-short bangs (circa 1980s). When I was in the third grade one of the teachers at my school casually suggested I might be Canadian. (Her proof? I had blonde hair…
Redeeming Infertility | National Adoption Month
The life of a Christian is spent in constant redemption. Just like we redeem a coupon at the grocery store, trading in a tattered little piece of paper we ripped out of a newspaper or magazine for 55¢ off a can of green beans, we trade in worthless,…
How to Bring a Church Family Together (hint: adopt)
I (Ken) am a pastor and have seen so many amazing things the Lord has done in the lives of others. In all my years of following Jesus and bringing others to a relationship with Him, my wife Sarah and I have never seen so much joy from others…
Look what incredible skill the boys are learning in Liberia!
The sounds of hammering, sawing, and sanding are in the air ... For the past three months, seven of our oldest boys have been very busy on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. They are hard at work, first listening and watching, then doing it themselves. Under the guidance of…
How to Change the Future for an Orphan | Mission Moment
Your support helps change the lives of orphans around the world. Whether through adoption funding or orphan care, lives are being transformed by the Gospel. Here is one story of a life changed by love. MEET RUSLANA Ruslana is a soft-spoken young lady with big dreams and a…
5 Answers to the Question: What Prompted You to Adopt?
"What prompted you to seriously consider adoption for the first time?" We asked members of our Facebook audience this question and received an overwhelming response. It didn't take long to see that the answers fell into 4 basic categories: 1. Personal hardship. Various people shared about miscarriage, infertility, failed IVF treatments,…
Important Update from Lifesong Haiti
Thank you for praying for Haiti! God never promised life would be easy, but He did promise He would walk with us every step of the way (Isaiah 43). On behalf of Lifesong Haiti, we want to thank you for praying for the work in Bercy, especially during the…
How to Spare a Girl from Prostitution | Ukraine Update
Greetings from Team Ukraine! Six years ago our transitional program began in Zap out of a rental house. Today--now that we have a great property with a transitional home, a pavilion, and a small family house--we can say that in due course, God has more than met our expectations for…
Fundacion Esperanza Turns 3! | Bolivia Update
Enjoy this update from the Bolivia team ... As we enter springtime in Cochabamba, Bolivia, hopefully we are leaving behind the months and months of dry season and water shortages as the rainy season finally comes to the valley. Third quarter grades are out, and the kids are…
5 Simple Ways to Become an Adoption-Friendly Church
Many churches claim to be pro-adoption, but they do little to actually support adoption. The good news is, it isn't hard to become adoption-friendly. Here are 5 ideas to get started: 1. Pray for adopting families and waiting children. If your church prints a regular prayer sheet, consider…