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No Coincidences with God (An Adoption Miracle!)
The following family brought their son home from India in 2018 with help from a Lifesong matching grant. They recently sent a thank you note our way, along with an amazing account of God's faithfulness. In their words... We were emotionally exhausted when we applied to Lifesong.…
5 Families Show What Happens When You Support Adoption
Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. But unfortunately, lack of funds is the top reason that only 5% of Christian families have actually adopted, though 38% have considered it. That’s where people like you come in. Because God calls each one of us to…
Your Longing & The Gospel
Happy New Year! If you rang in 2021 with a heavy heart or a keen sense of the world's brokenness, be encouraged— Our longing points us to the beauty of the Gospel story. As the following Lifesong Family shares, "Just as we waited with purposeful anticipation of the…
A Last-Minute Gift That Gives Back!
Still hunting for the perfect gift? Look no further. This gift idea is bound to make even the pickiest person smile. Most importantly, it brings joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. (BONUS: No shipping required!) Give in your loved one's honor! When…
Your (Impactful!) Holiday Gift Guide
While you're shopping around for the perfect gifts this season, consider buying from these brands that give back! While some of them give back to Lifesong, many of them support diverse causes and missions.You can find a gift for everyone... For the activist... MudLove THE PRODUCT:If you're on…
Adopting? Here’s Why You Should Apply for Grants.
Nearly one year ago, after we supported the adoption of her daughter through a matching grant, we received a letter from a mom named Kendall. It's filled with gratitude and encouragement. Her letter also displays some key benefits of applying for adoption grants. Maybe you're just setting out…
4 Amazing Adoption Fundraising Stories
Fundraising for adoption? Or maybe just considering it? Sometimes it helps to hear stories from other families who have walked the same path before you. To help encourage you, our team has a storehouse of testimonies from families who have seen God work miracles in their adoption—especially in fundraising! Here…
They Said “Yes” & Left the Rest Up to God
Adoption & foster care advocate Jason Johnson once said, "There's never a perfect time to foster or adopt. Just a lot of reasons to say YES despite the many reasons to say NO." It's easier said than done. But saying the difficult YES to adoption can have a profound…
When an Adoption Impacts Both Orphans & Widows
Widows & orphans. On the surface, they seem like an odd pair. But take a deeper look, and you'll notice that in the Bible, the two words are often found side-by-side. From the Old Testament... Psalm 68:5 "Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his…
Who Does the Term “Orphan” Actually Refer To?
God calls us to care for orphans and those who can't care for themselves. Lifesong is built on this belief. But in order to run after this calling, it's important to ask the question... Who does the term orphan actually refer to? Let's start off by learning from…