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All in His Perfect Time
Taylor and Erin had been married for nearly five years when they first began their adoption journey. From the beginning of their marriage, they had a passion for children. After several years of waiting, hoping, and praying for a child, it became clear that their journey would not…
What Good Could Come From a Miscarriage?
How can God take something tragic and bring about something beautiful? Broken childhoods, infertility & miscarriage, heartache & loss. No one would choose to experience hardship. But God proves Himself faithful through every up and down. The Kelly Family, recipients of a Lifesong matching grant, have seen this…
“Simple and Freeing”: An Internship in Haiti
It only took a 2-month internship in Haiti for Bri to see a whole new side of life. She spent the summer in Bercy, Haiti through Lifesong's internship program, which offers 2-3 month international internships for college students who love Jesus and want to show His love to…
3 Benefits of a Church Adoption Fund
Here at Lifesong, we believe the Church is the solution to the orphan crisis. And local churches—specifically—are uniquely equipped to reach families in their church congregation and to walk with them through the adoption process in a long-term, relational way. But practically, what could this look like in…
Hope in the Midst of Brokenness
Joel and Kristen received a Lifesong matching grant through our partner, Hands of Hope, to bring their daughter home from the Republic of Congo. After their adoption, they shared this beautiful testimony about the hope of adoption, in spite of the brokenness. In Kristen's words– My husband and I…
The Son They Dreamed Of
Lance and Sonya received a Lifesong interest-free loan to bring their son home from China. And their story is nothing short of a miracle. In Lance's words– Our journey to adopt our youngest son began in an unexpected way. In 2011, we were content as a family of…
11 Years and 7 Adoptions Later
In Christian circles, it’s common to hear the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But Scripture tells us a different story. In 2 Corinthians, we can read about Paul’s time in Asia– “We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the…
5 Examples of Adoption in the Bible
There's no denying that adoption is central to the Gospel message– Foryou did not receivethe spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit ofadoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" (Romans 8:15) But if adoption is so near to God's…
A Birth Mother’s Hopes
According to the Adoption Network, 60 to 70 percent of domestic adoptions today are open. Open adoptions allow biological parents to participate in choosing their child's adoptive parents and gives them the opportunity to stay in contact with their child post-adoption. The relationship between biological and adoptive parents can…
Financially Impossible? Not for God.
Choosing a hard yes over an easy no. From fundraising to waiting to adjusting, adopting isn't easy. But with God's leading, every adoptive and foster family makes the decision to say YES to their child (and the JOY that comes with them), even when it seems impossible. Hear…