Why I Go to Colombia

By Ashley Bruce, America World Mission Team Leader This past year, I had the opportunity to visit a place I’ve…

“Edge of Our Seats”

Interview with Nick and Julie Akin, America World adoptive parents November is National Adoption Month, and it kicks off our…

Take Action for China Adoptive Families

As we shared last week, the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) coordinated an advocacy effort focused on the China Adoption…

On This Day, THIRTY Years Ago…

On August 1st, 1994, Brian and Renee Luwis first left for China to hold and bring home their newly adopted…

The Adoption Book She Had Been Looking for

An Interview with author and America World social services client, Megan Portman Moore Nothing can truly prepare someone for parenthood,…

Leave Behind Your Preconceived Notions

An interview with Sarabeth Wheeler, an America World Affiliate Board Member Meet Sarabeth Wheeler and her son, Maverick! Sarabeth and…

Embracing the Journey

An Interview with America World Adoptive Mom, Althea Miller If you’ve been following the news, you know that the situation…

Adoption: God’s Perfect Plan

An Interview with America World Adoptive Mom Debbie Burns Meet Emily Burns! Steve and Debbie Burns adopted her in 2006…

A Dream Come True

In 2014, after finding out they were unable to have biological children, Brian and Lindsey McMakin started praying for God…

A Holy Week Reflection

During Holy Week, we reflect on our gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice for us and rejoice in the hope we have…