by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Mar 10, 2024 | Christian Adoption
Back in Biblical times, women who had no children felt they were being judged or cursed by God. Today, we know that’s not the case. God does things for His own reasons and in His own timing. For some couples, God has called for them to grow their family through...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 17, 2023 | Christian Adoption, Unplanned pregnancy
Many unmarried Christian women who are pregnant may feel guilty in their situation. Well, guilt is a God-given feeling, which brings our mistakes and faults to the forefront of our minds. It is a bitter reminder of our sins and bad choices, exposing our straying away...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Aug 6, 2023 | Adoption journey, Adoptive parenting
Many hopeful Christian adoptive parents wonder if they should plan a baby shower once they have been matched with a birth mother. It’s natural to want to celebrate with friends and family as you prepare for your new addition, but there is still a lot of...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 16, 2023 | Adoption, Adoptive parenting, Post-adoption
In the past, adoption agencies discouraged families from adopting an older child if they had younger kids. They reasoned that this type of adoption would disrupt the birth order of the family. Today however, many Christian adoptive families are choosing this type of...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jan 15, 2023 | Adoption Awareness, Adoption story
For many families, adoption becomes part of a child’s story early on. Many adoption experts and doctors recommend sharing a child’s adoption story with him or her early in life. Sharing this your child’s adoption story allows them to understand...