The Adoption File That Was Already Open
In 2019, a couple in Nashville named David and Maria Torres finally completed the adoption of their daughter, Lily, from foster care. The process had...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12.
In 2019, a couple in Nashville named David and Maria Torres finally completed the adoption of their daughter, Lily, from foster care. The process had taken three years of paperwork, home visits, and courtroom dates. But when they received Lily's full case file, one detail stopped them cold. Tucked inside was a handwritten note from their social worker, dated months before David and Maria had even submitted their application.…
Sign up free to read the full illustration
Join fellow pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up FreeScripture References
Powered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.
PewSearch
Find Your Church Home
The most complete church directory in the US and Canada. 218,000+ churches searchable by location, denomination, and tradition.
Search ChurchesChurchWiseAI
Voice Agent & Church Chatbot
24/7 AI phone receptionist and website chatbot for churches — answers calls, handles questions, and follows up with visitors automatically.