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From Stranger to Daughter in 13 Hours
Like many things in life, adoption rarely happens "according to plan." Josh & Kelsey planned to adopt a newborn, but God had a different idea in mind. Not only would they adopt a 19-month-old, but they would bring her home less than 24 hours after learning about her.…
Putting Together Their Family Puzzle
We believe God intended all children to be in a safe and loving Christian family. But sometimes, that intention isn't always obvious. Some families struggle to stay together. Adoptions can take years or fall through altogether. Things don't always happen as we see fit. But God is always…
“We Get To Be His Family!”
The statistics hold true–older children are less likely to be adopted. And in Ukraine, as these young adults age out of orphanages, 70% will face organized crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years. Thankfully, age didn’t stand between Russell & Kellie and their 16-year-old son, Elmir.…
The Perfect Author Wrote Their Story
Every family you come across has a different story. And in each of these, we see God–the perfect author–orchestrating unique details. With the help of a Lifesong matching grant, Emmi became a part of her family's story. Her father, Kyle, shared about their journey– I don't even…
Including the Fatherless in Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many, the new year is a fresh start. A clean slate. A perfect time to realign your priorities and cultivate healthy habits. But in this season of personal improvement, we often neglect to appropriately consider others in our New Year's Resolutions. If you're in the midst of…
Dyness’s Miracle
In Zambia, 4 in 10 girls don't attend high school, let alone graduate. Many girls marry before they reach age 18 or rely on prostitution in order to survive. Born and raised in Zambia, Dyness was on track to become one of those statistics. But God had different…
You Helped Bring This Son Home
Through their journey as parents, James and Lyndsi have walked through deep valleys and set their feet on high mountains. In James’ words– We have always tried to plan out what we thought our lives would look like. We thought we knew, but God had other ideas…
Thoughts From A Board Member
Rod Brenneman is a husband, father, grandfather (his favorite title), and former CEO & president of Butterball. He's also a current Lifesong board member. He writes – I first became involved with Lifesong when I wrote a check to help support the ministry. I was impressed with…
Chrislaine’s New (and better!) Foundation
Meet Chrislaine Just three years ago, it didn't appear she would ever gain more than a sixth-grade education. Now 17 years old, she is in the ninth grade at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti, and is on track to graduate in a few short years. Her…
Their Daughter Arrived Just In Time For Christmas
This year, thousands of children will experience the holidays without a family, and thousands of families willing to adopt will go through this season waiting for their child. But we take heart in stories like the Girlando family's, being reassured that God works in big ways to bring…