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I Can’t Ask Friends and Family to Fund Our Adoption. Can I?
Asking for money for any reason is hard. Asking for money to fund an adoption is no easier. But is it wrong? Here are 3 questions to consider-- .1. Why are you asking for financial support? Adoption is expensive, but expense--alone--isn't always enough of a reason to ask other people for help.…
3 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, National Adoption Month (also called NAM) provides us with a unique opportunity to consider again the needs of our country's waiting children and families. With thousands of children here and around the world waiting to become sons and daughters, and with…
Exciting Resources for Orphan Sunday
Orphan Sunday is coming—the day Christians around the globe will stand together for the orphan—and since you have a heart for fatherless and vulnerable children, you are invited and encouraged to get involved. Take a look. November 11, 2018: One day. One voice. One purpose. Orphan Sunday is…
You Can Change an Orphan’s Life. Here’s How.
We believe God calls us to care for orphans and those who cannot care for themselves. But "when" and "how" aren't always as clear. Here are 4 ways you can impact the life of a child in need today— 1. Sponsor a child. Christian-based child sponsorship has incredible…
25 (Helpful!) Kids Books About Adoption
Looking for the right words when ... talking to your child about adoption? Sometimes reading books with our kids allows us to say things in unique or helpful ways. Here are 25 adoption-centered books. Hint: If you want to preview the book before you buy or borrow it, search…
Why “The Least of These” Matter Most
Bible scholars have argued the identity of "the least of these" for decades. Is Matthew 25 referring to the world's most destitute, or is it instructing believers to care for fellow Christians in need? Either way, both interpretations of "the least of these" have sufficient Biblical support in other passages. Scripture isn't silent…
5 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for Orphans
Because children learn best by example, there is no better way to teach them about God's heart for orphans than by caring–as a family–about fatherless children. Here are 5 ways we can lead our children by example. 1. Advocate Let's take every chance we get to demonstrate God's…
“Just Like a Miracle” | Mission Moment
Today, nearly 1,300 orphaned and vulnerable children are sponsored through Lifesong every month by people just like you. As a result, each of these sponsored children receives food, education, and Gospel-centered care. Dyness is one of these children. Here is her story. MEET DYNESS 19-year-old Dyness has…
How Grandparents Can Support Adoption
One of the most impactful yet easily-overlooked influences in an adopted child's life comes from the grandparents. .A grandparent's support (or lack thereof) can make a world of difference in the life of a child. Here are five important ways every adoptive grandparent can support adoption: 1. Be…
How This Labor Day Could Benefit Your Adoption
This Monday is Labor Day. And since no details are wasted on the adoption journey, we can safely assume even this holiday could benefit your adoption. Here are a few ways that could happen-- . 1. Bond as a family. Perhaps this is obvious, but if you have…