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Fatherless and the Father Who Never Fails: Sam’s Story
Sam always knew he wanted to be a teacher. So even as a young boy living at home with his mom and sister, he would gather his friends in the village to teach them English and Khmer, the official language of Cambodia. His dream: to show God's love…
10 Surprising Foster Care Facts You Should Know
May is National Foster Care Month, an important opportunity to acknowledge the 400,000+ children and youth in care—as well as the foster parents, professionals, mentors, and policymakers who work hard every day to improve a unique and challenging system. Our Ministry Partner The Forgotten Initiative says— "We believe…
3 Things to Remember When Mother’s Day Is Hard
Dreading Mother's Day? I've been there. I sat through 8 childless Mother's Day church services after my first miscarriage. Maybe you understand what it's like when life goes off-script? By year 8, I wanted to attend a new church for the day. I wanted to be anonymous, unsusceptible…
After Incredible Loss, Emeldah Found a Place to Belong.
When she was only 3 years old, Emeldah experienced her first major loss when her father abandoned their family. Emeldah would know deep, ongoing grief over his decision. Unfortunately, in the two years that followed, Emeldah faced additional, devastating losses—almost too many to comprehend. But she also experienced…
How the Easter Story Is Your Greatest Motivation
When we read about the death of Christ, we can't wait to get to Easter morning. We want to see Christ victorious! But even in our enthusiasm to see good triumph over evil, it's easy to misshow Jesus's death and resurrection are actually the greatest motivation we have…
Instead of Being Trafficked, Dani Is Safe. Here’s Why.
In Thailand, thousands of migrant children live on makeshift construction camp sites. These kids are highly vulnerable, at risk every day of abuse and being trafficked. According to the Global Slavery Index, in Thailand, 610,000 people are victims of trafficking. Specifically migrants coming into Thailand from places…
Why Start Businesses in Zambia?
Lifesong Zambia students In Zambia, the 2023 academic year has officially begun, and in January our team welcomed 125 new students to be part of this exciting new school year! After celebrating Harmony School's first-ever Grade 12 graduation in December along with the Garneton School, we're excited to…
International Women’s Day: 7 Surprising Stats You Should Know
Dorothy and her mom are co-workers at Lifesong Farms in Zambia. This Wednesday is International Women's Day. So here are 7 stats that help motivate us here at Lifesong—on International Women's Day and all year long—to continue reaching vulnerable girls and women around the world— 1. Roughly 59%…
“Winter Has Come to Ukraine.”
As the war between Russia and Ukraine nears the one-year mark, winter in Ukraine has fallen, and temperatures have dropped below zero. Entire towns and villages are currently in the dark. Ongoing shelling has left people without electricity and the heat they need to survive. Take a look…
Introducing Kharis House: Hope for Pregnant Girls in Zambia
On a beautiful day in Ndola, Zambia, our ministry partners heard the news. Another young student in the community—bright, amazing, cherished—was pregnant. And since the father of the baby wasn't interested in committing to the girl or the child, the young student's education—as well as her dream of…