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Why I Chose Adoption: A Birth Mother’s Story of Faith and Open Adoption

A Young Mom's Desperate Prayer 24 years ago, Sierra chose to make an adoption plan for her baby. At a service at her church for mothers, she shared with the congregation why she chose adoption for her unborn baby. Her testimony is powerful! You can watch it here....

How to Have Faith in God During Hard Times

Adoption is a step of faith. In our journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, we encounter difficulties that reshape us every day. As we face each obstacle, we begin to truly understand God's love for us. Most people considering becoming adoptive parents...

Is it True That “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”?

Question: "I'm pregnant, but we're not married, and I'm so ashamed. I'm having a crisis of faith. I always thought it was true that God won't give you more than you can handle... well, this is definitely something I don't think I can handle! I've been praying over...

A Christmas Prayer for Adoption

"...the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.'" -Luke 2: 10-11   We wish you the love, happiness, and peace...

The Blessing of Adoption: Embracing November as Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month; a time when we celebrate children being given a forever family through the blessing of adoption. It is a great time to pause and think about the redeeming value of adoption. Ephesians 1:5 says, “God decided in advance to adopt us...
How to Tell Your Family You’re Pregnant

How to Tell Your Family You’re Pregnant

Even though you're a professing Christian, you may find yourself in an unexpected pregnancy. You may never have imagined you'd be in this situation. It can be overwhelming and scary. Of course, one of the hardest conversations you'll have is telling your parents that...

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How to Cope on Birth Mother’s Day

How to Cope on Birth Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is generally thought of as a cheerful, happy day, but for some birth mothers, this day and the days leading up to it can bring up a lot of different emotions.   Some birth mothers find that grief hits them hardest on the child's birthday, while...

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How to Help Your Kids Adjust After You Adopt an Older Child

How to Help Your Kids Adjust After You Adopt an Older Child

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...

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5 Fun Facts About Christian Adoptive Couple Jesse and Cassie

5 Fun Facts About Christian Adoptive Couple Jesse and Cassie

I recently had the opportunity to chat with hopeful adoptive parents Jesse and Cassie from Washington. I asked them some fun questions that you won’t find in their adoption profile, and I learned that they are an active Christian couple in the Pacific Northwest who...

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How to Build Your Adoption Support System

How to Build Your Adoption Support System

It's important to have a strong adoption support system in place during pregnancy and after the adoption. Even if it's just one person, they can make you feel less alone right now.   The people you choose to support you can help you select your baby's adoptive...

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The Best Children’s Books About Adoption

The Best Children’s Books About Adoption

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 themselves. This sense...

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