How to Find Support when Parenting Adopted Children
One of our six children is adopted. We brought her home from the hospital at three days old to several weeks of celebrations as we introduced our…
Foster Care and Adoption
Encouragement for Every Step of the Foster and Adoption Journey
Explore Christ‑centered encouragement and practical resources for foster care and adoption journeys — from considering fostering to navigating adoption challenges and celebrating forever families. Whether you’re called to foster, adopt, support foster families, or walk through open‑hearted love and faith in every season, these articles offer hope, spiritual encouragement, and biblical wisdom for foster and adoptive parents.
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Toddlers, Round 2
“Sweet Pea’s discovery of the day: if you put a bowl of Cheerios on the floor and give it a little kick, a few will…
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The Child God Chose for Us
Eleven years ago, I was reading a “Woman’s World” magazine, and one article changed my thoughts on how many children is “enough.” At the time,…
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When Gotcha Day isn’t a Dream Come True
Gotcha Day is the moment every adopting mom longs for when the child you have been dreaming of, praying for, and aching to hold, gets…
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How We Became an Adoptive Family
Over the years, Mark and I have talked on occasion about becoming foster parents. As the parents of four biological children ranging in ages 6–18,…
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How Does Foster Care Affect Your Children?
(Editor’s Note: In November, during National Adoption Awareness Month, MomLife Today enjoys having Adoptive and Foster moms share their hearts with you. Meet Jami Kaeb, we…
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Divine Interruptions
No more diaper bags. My youngest was three and fully potty trained. I was so excited. For years, I knew God wanted me to write, but time and household…
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Mary Beth Chapman Talks about Adoption
This week, Mary Beth Chapman talks about her feelings about adoption and her organization, Show Hope. You can find out more about Mary Beth’s organization,…
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Brothers Because of Love
I was eavesdropping. I confess. My boys were having a discussion that was quickly escalating. My youngest was asking his older brother to just ignore someone asking if…
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Feeling the Labor Pains in Adoption
Often times I have thought, Wow, adoption is great! Physically easy, and no pains of childbirth! My waist is a bit smaller nine months into the…
