Recently, I won tickets to the CAIN concert through an Instagram giveaway. The crew from Carly Jean Los Angeles (CJLA) were coming to...

“Would I be safer if I had bullet proof inserts in my book bag?” My oldest daughter (12 years old) asked me this question last night as I...

What if you feel called to adopt but your spouse doesn't? It happens often, and your next steps can be filled with hope and teamwork.

How do I know if I’m called to adopt? This is a question I frequently get asked. We know that the Bible calls every single one of us to...

It is easy to believe the lie that what we are doing with our life isn’t good enough. Whether it’s a job or a hobby, we can easily be...

Trying to get kids out the door on time while wearing appropriate attire should be an Olympic event. Every morning I clutch my coffee mug...

It is funny how a comment made years ago can stick with you. Over a decade ago, I was trying to make a big decision about something. It...

What do you want to do with your life? At some point, this question has haunted every one of us during our lives. It may have happened...

I wake up with a sinking feeling in my stomach and anxious thoughts running through my brain a lot of mornings. It’s not debilitating,...

I joined a gym last week. It wouldn’t be a big deal, but my why is different than any time before. In the past, it’s always been about...

I love a good doors-flinging-wide-open and waters parting story. In fact, I prefer them. How quickly we fall into the trap that obedience...

What I believe about God impacts how I view myself and my ability to confidently pursue the calling He has placed on my life. I basically...

I’m no hero. I’m just called. In September, the first hiccup with our adoption paperwork happened. The hiccups would eventually turn into...

“We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don’t see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the...

I walked into my son's room, and I found him sitting in the chair that was in the corner. He was soaking in his new bedroom. It had just...

Sunday, November 8, 2020, is a day that I never want to forget. It was an absolutely beautiful 80-degree day (that in and of itself is...

There is a pile of toys in the corner of our bedroom. There’s luggage in a box from a sale at Costco. There’s an electric hotpot (to...

“I could never...” Amid 2020’s unexpected chaos, I now forbid these words to leave my lips. I should've erased this phrase from my...

Recently, I sat outside at our church, on my cheap fold-up chair from Academy Sports, as my son spoke some of the greatest truth into my...

When the pandemic started, I told myself that I needed to give myself a break and lots of grace when it came to writing. I declared it...

The above picture was taken in an airport four years ago. The day our youngest daughter, Brielle, turned two years old and became an...

I was over-the-top excited about Easter this year. The idea of no commitments and a family service at home sounded heavenly to me. My...

I know you’ve been waiting with bated breath for my response to COVID-19. You’ve likely received e-mails from every company you’ve ever...

Dear Younger Me, You had no idea you’d be where you are today. You made plans and set goals. You worked hard to do all the right...

Last week was hard. Tuesday morning, I woke up to my husband saying, “Lauren, there was a tornado downtown last night, and your phone is...

“Mom, will my brother come home tomorrow?” Once a month, this question is asked by one of my kids. Ever since we filled out our...

I sat watching the Super Bowl halftime show last Sunday night just like millions of other Americans. I hadn’t watched the halftime show...

It started with a garage sale on a hot, summer morning. My babies were still babies but growing quickly. We were trying to make some...

“He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does...

If adoption has taught me anything, it's that all kids are God’s kids. When it comes to loving kids in need of families, it's crucial...

Ever since I was young, adoption was something that grabbed my attention. I did not always know if I would personally be able to adopt a...

Ever since Made for More launched into the world, I have had so many mountaintop moments. Happy tears as someone shares about the impact...

Your time is precious. Any barrier, no matter how large or small, standing between you and your quiet time with God may completely derail...

Eek! Sharing my first book cover with you feels like an amazing dream coming true. Is this real life????? From the moment I started...

Last week, I vacuumed my house three times. THREE TIMES! All of the neat freaks may not think this is a big deal but I prefer a “well...

You’re always at the forefront of my mind. Especially on birthdays or anytime something exciting happens in Brielle’s life. Tomorrow she...

It’s funny how quickly we forget. We forget the morning sickness after we have the baby. We forget the resume building after landing that...

There is hope and encouragement when life seems unbearably loud yet you feel that pull in your heart and you aren’t sure if you should go fo

“Part of the fear of dropping perfectionism is that it forces us to choose what we are called to go all in on and what we need to let...

The Bible became a part of my life on the day I was born. As a pastor’s kid, I was at the church every single time the doors were open....

My name is Kara King, and I am adopted from South Korea. Being a transracial adoptee, I feel like I always have a question. When I was young

This past weekend I found myself in a scary and awkward situation. We were in Ohio for an adoption garage sale fundraiser that a dear...

Easter is coming. I’ve deliberately slowed down my schedule this week to catch up on laundry, cleaning, and life in general. 2019 has...

I had the opportunity to volunteer for Bloom Family Designs recently. Melissa, the founder, is so sweet and has a huge heart for adoption...

I’ve struggled with writing over the past several months and questioned my calling. Frankly, I’ve wondered if it’s worth it. I guess you...

Scott and I walked up to the front door with our newborn baby fast asleep in the car seat. I was a brand new mom in need of a babysitter...

People would ask me if we were ever going to adopt again. My response would always vary. “I don’t know. Maybe someday.” “No, probably...

If you ask Brielle where she’s from, she’ll excitedly shout… “Wuhan!” When you ask her where Wuhan is, she’ll even more excitedly shout…...