national adoption month

Would You Be Brave Enough to Share Your Story? Sharing the difficult places of our life isn't easy, but here is why it's worth it, #gratitude #hope #howtoshare

Would You Be Brave Enough to Share Your Story?

This week, many of our readers are joining Marva and I in our challenge to Wake Up to Gratitude. We had a fantastic response to our email series and this week I am in prayer every day for the women who signed up. I am praying that a spirit of gratitude sinks deep into their…

The effects of adoption on a child's identity is unique and important for others to understand as they parent and connect with these children and their families. | Understanding Identity and the Adopted Child #adoption #nationaladoptionmonth #identity #parenting

Understanding Identity and the Adopted Child: The Effects of Adoption {#ChosenandWorthy}

Sharing stories and messages of hope through the #ChosenandWorthy series has given me the opportunity to share the deeper meaning behind being a beloved child of God. Our identity affects every relationship we currently or will ever have. It affects our purpose and how we pursue each day. Without knowing beyond the shadow of a…

Adoption : What Can I Do to Help | National Adoption Month #adoption

Adoption: What Can I Do to Help?

Last summer I had the joy of talking with Katie for her Happy Playces Podcast. We started out talking busy schedules, sports, and our faith. But moved onto adoption, parenting, grief, tough love, grace, and embracing the broken pieces of our lives as God puts it together in a brand new way. Adoption is of…