After years of infertility and starting the foster care process, Steven and Annie stepped forward in faith to pursue adoption. Their story includes waiting, many presentations, and ultimately the joy of welcoming their daughter.
Read MoreAn interrupted adoption can be deeply painful for hopeful adoptive parents. In this video, I share a few simple ways friends and loved ones can support families who are walking through a failed or interrupted adoption.
Read MoreWaiting in adoption can be one of the hardest parts of the process. In this video, I share encouragement for families in the wait and a reminder that God is present and working even when the path forward feels uncertain.
Read MoreGrief can take many forms—loss, infertility, broken expectations, or interrupted adoption plans. During the holidays especially, those emotions can feel overwhelming. This reflection explores how believers can grieve honestly while still holding onto the hope found in Immanuel, God with us.
Read MoreAfter experiencing God’s faithfulness in their first adoption, Michael and Chelsey stepped forward again in faith to pursue a second adoption. Their story is a beautiful reminder that even through the waiting, the no’s, and the uncertainty, God continues to guide every step of the adoption process.
Read MoreWaiting in adoption can feel full of uncertainty and questions. Through my own experiences with cancer, infertility, and adoption, God has taught me a few important truths about trusting Him in seasons of waiting.
Read MoreAfter experiencing an adoption scam and a failed match, David and Ashley were exhausted and discouraged. But through every setback, they continued to trust God’s timing. Their story is a powerful reminder that even the most difficult seasons of the adoption journey can lead to the most beautiful “yes.”
Read MoreA personal testimony of what open adoption can look like. Open adoption isn’t something to be feared—the more love, the better. Our children are deeply loved by the woman who gave them life and by the one entrusted to raise them.
Read MoreMother’s Day can be one of the most difficult days of the year for women walking through infertility or miscarriage. It often brings grief, questions about identity, and a deep longing for what hasn’t yet come. In this personal story, I share how God met me in that place and how He used those seasons to reshape my identity and restore hope.
Read MoreStruggling with unanswered prayers, infertility, or waiting in adoption? This faith-filled encouragement explores what it means to trust God’s goodness even when life doesn’t make sense.
Read MoreAfter waiting nearly two years, Kenny and Laura finally received the call they had been praying for. But their journey didn’t unfold the way they expected. Through unexpected turns, heartbreak, and hope, they learned to trust God in the waiting. Their story is a beautiful reminder that His timing is always worth trusting.
Read MoreAfter months of waiting, heartbreak, and hearing “no” again and again, Dillon and Mary were ready to give up. But just when they felt like they couldn’t keep going, everything changed. Their adoption story is a powerful reminder that your “yes” can come when you least expect it.
Read MoreFear can feel overwhelming when deciding whether or not to present your profile in adoption. This post walks through common fears families face and offers practical, faith-based guidance for making decisions with wisdom and trust in God.
Read MoreThe adoption process can leave families feeling exhausted and discouraged after hearing “no” again and again. If you’re at the point where you feel like giving up, this post offers encouragement and truth to help you keep going.
Read MoreAfter months of waiting, heartbreak, and hearing “no” again and again, Matt and Laura were discouraged in the adoption process. But their story is a powerful reminder that your “yes” can come when you least expect it.
Read MoreAfter years of infertility, loss, and waiting, Jamey and Sydnee walked through a difficult adoption journey filled with ups and downs. Their story is a powerful reminder to trust God, even when the path feels uncertain.
Read MoreWaiting in adoption during the holidays can feel especially heavy. This post offers encouragement and practical ways to navigate grief, longing, and faith during the Christmas season.
Read MoreMany families walking through infertility hear the phrase, “Just adopt and you’ll get pregnant.” In this guest post, Jenn Hesse addresses this common adoption myth and shares why it can be both misleading and hurtful.
Read MoreAs a little girl, I prayed and believed God would heal me—but He didn’t in the way I expected. This is part of my story of cancer, unanswered prayers, and how God brought healing to my heart in a way I never saw coming.
Read MoreWhen I was told I had cancer again, I thought I was facing months of chemotherapy and possibly the loss of everything I had hoped for. This is my story of prayer, waiting, fear, and how God met me in it and changed my heart in ways I didn’t expect.
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