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Come With Us on a Vision Team Trip!
Katie approached her husband, Ken, with the words: "We need to do something more." Katie had just finished reading a book about a missionary to Uganda who tirelessly gave herself to reach children and widows with the love of Christ. What impressed Katie most about the story was that whenever the…
As God First Loved Us … An Adoption Story from Ukraine
When like-minded believers around the world strive to reach a common goal, extraordinary things happen. Many of us want to reach orphans around the world with the love of Christ. Yet, not being called to adopt or not having several thousand dollars to do so prevents us from reaching fatherless children in other…
How to Adopt Without Debt
Let's preface this post by stating the obvious: Adoption can be expensive with no easy way to pay for it (unless you own the Isle of Maldives). That said, it is possible for the average American family toafford an adoption, and--with a significant amount of determination, prayer, and elbow grease--to…
The Most Important Story: 2016 in Review
As we reflect on God's goodness in 2016 ... We are grateful beyond measure for your continued love and support for orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. We are also quick to remember that the most important stories are not easily communicated on charts or as statistics—children trusting…
Merry Christmas + video
Merry Christmas from the kids! Today, because of advocates like you, children all over the world have hope, health, happiness, and family. From all of us, thank you and Merry Christmas! —Your Lifesong family
7 Creative Ways to Honor Your Child’s Culture at Christmas
Holidays are a great time to celebrate the varying and diverse cultural heritage that makes up the fabric of an adoptive family. Incorporating your child's cultural roots in a special way tells your child--with or without saying it--that these roots are important, not only for him or her, but for your entire family. Here…
Video: Your Gift of Purpose Helps One Child
Your gift this Christmas will change the life of a child. By giving to Gifts of Purpose Where Most Needed, you are changing the course of history for an orphaned child who needs the love of Christ. With gifts starting at $19, everyone can impact a child this…
An Open Letter to Adult Adoptees
You were adopted? So was I. I'm the girl on the right with the puff sleeves and the too-short bangs (circa 1980s). When I was in the third grade one of the teachers at my school casually suggested I might be Canadian. (Her proof? I had blonde hair…
Redeeming Infertility | National Adoption Month
The life of a Christian is spent in constant redemption. Just like we redeem a coupon at the grocery store, trading in a tattered little piece of paper we ripped out of a newspaper or magazine for 55¢ off a can of green beans, we trade in worthless,…
How to Bring a Church Family Together (hint: adopt)
I (Ken) am a pastor and have seen so many amazing things the Lord has done in the lives of others. In all my years of following Jesus and bringing others to a relationship with Him, my wife Sarah and I have never seen so much joy from others…