Nov 15, 2020 | adoption wait
Waiting is tough. It’s especially hard when you’re ready to adopt and waiting for a birth mother to choose you, only to find out that other adoptive couples who started the process after you are being matched and adopting. It can feel unfair. You may...
Sep 6, 2020 | Adoption Prayer, adoption wait
The waiting and uncertainty of adoption can be a real test of faith for hopeful Christian adoptive parents. For Christians, adoption is a virtuous path that heeds God’s call to care for the orphans. As James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts...
Aug 23, 2020 | adoption wait, Adoptive parenting
It’s a bit complicated to create to-do lists and to-buy lists for an adoptive child. Your timeline of events is unpredictable. It’s tricky to determine what to get before you’re matched and what should wait. Your shopping list varies depending on the...
Jun 21, 2020 | Adoption journey, adoption wait
You have decided to answer God’s call to adopt, and you are eager to grow your family. It’s natural to wonder when that part of your journey will finally begin. How long does it take to match with a birth mother? When will the baby officially become...
May 31, 2020 | Adoption, adoption wait, Christian adoption journey
An expectant couple gets nine months to ready their home, to have a baby shower, to pick out baby names, and to wrap their minds around becoming parents. This preparation is a joyous rite of passage for Christian adoptive couples too. The timeline may differ, but the...
May 8, 2020 | Adoption, Adoption Prayer, adoption wait
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 Here are Lifetime Christian Adoption, we believe that Mother’s Day is more than simply a day for cards, breakfast in bed,...