Posts Tagged ‘adoption’
Making History
History links all of us. It’s the thread that binds us to our neighborhood, our city, our country. It connects us to the local restaurant owner who knows our order by heart, the neighbor across the cul-de-sac who lent us their lawn mower when ours broke, and the friend who sends emails from across…
Read More4 Types of Domestic Adoption
The term domestic adoption refers to the process of a citizen adopting a child with the same citizenship. Wait times, fees, and the level of legal risk vary among domestic adoption processes. Because of this, it is not unusual for a family to feel a level of apprehension about pursuing a domestic adoption. Education and…
Read More4 Ways Your Family Can Help Orphans
It’s a question we get often at Show Hope … ‘How can my family help orphans?’ Family reflects God’s love and is meant for his glory. We believe family plays a powerful role in caring for children who have been orphaned. As Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman often says, “Not everyone is called to…
Read MoreShowing Hope as a Family—and Experiencing Hope in Return
This blog was written by Nate and Julie, who are LifeHope Donors. As a LifeHope Donor, they fund an entire Adoption Aid grant, which is $418 monthly or $5,000 annually, each year. This act of loving generosity has had a profound effect on their family as they have engaged in orphan care together. You can…
Read MoreSo, You’re Thinking About Adoption
So, you’re thinking about adoption … Determining whether to grow your family through adoption encompasses a lengthy process with numerous questions and factors to consider. Here are suggested first steps to beginning the adoption journey. In considering adoption, think about the important aspects of the child’s life and your life that will be impacted by…
Read More7 Great Quotes About Family
Built on a strong foundation, families have the opportunity to fill the world around them with love. Here are 7 great quotes about family.
Read More5 Books About Adoption You Should Read
The adoption journey is beautiful, and it is hard. We have found these five books about adoption to be both helpful and life giving.
Read MoreWhat is TBRI?
TBRIⓇ is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children.
Read MoreThe Soul Felt Its Worth
Although the Christmas season is fading into the past, it’s still sticking around in my mind. There’s something special about Christmas carols. Regardless of why we love them, there is significant truth in so many of the songs we sing. The first stanza of “O, Holy Night” contains the line, “Til He appeared and the…
Read MoreSeptember Prayer Focus: Jairus
We were honored by the opportunity to welcome Jairus to our Jiaozuo Care Center in the summer of 2015. He is a very active 1-year-old boy. This summer, he started to crawl for the first time. Since he figured out crawling, it’s almost been hard to keep up with him. He’s a little explorer, and…
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