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With the new year fast approaching, what might 2024 hold? While nothing is certain, we hold fast to God's promise— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families.” —Psalm 68:5–6 This past year, God used…
As we reflect on 2023, we see so many ways God worked through you to help orphaned and vulnerable children feel seen, known, and loved. So our team chose some stories that belong in our 2023 year-in-review because they remind us of God's faithfulness through you this year. …
When Loren and Kristen began the adoption process 14 years ago, they believed their adoption story would include opening their hearts and home to a baby girl. They were already parents to four biological daughters, so they thought adopting another little girl just made sense. As it turns…
Naomi arrived in the U.S. for the first time on Christmas Day 2009. As a little girl growing up in an orphanage in Ethiopia, Naomi promised God that if He gave her a family, she would serve Him with her whole life. She said— "All I asked for…
Adrian and Jennifer felt the unmistakable tug of God on their hearts to adopt. They had already brought three children home via adoption and knew they wanted to adopt again. This time, they hoped to adopt from the same Gospel-centered orphanage. Jennifer explains— "In the process of messaging…
Welcome toNational Adoption Month. Here at Lifesong, we believe every month is an opportunity to share about adoption, but we’re grateful November has been recognizednationallyas National Adoption Awareness Month! Did you know, according to the Barna Group, 38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption, but only 5%…
Vlad grew up in an orphanage from birth to eleventh grade. He believed he had no one to protect him and no one to believe in him, which is hard to understand or forgive. He explains— "One day, we were all gathered into a classroom where we were…
Today is International Day of the Girl. It's a day to ask: What really is the worth of a girl? From their earliest days, girls around the world have faced societal biases and barriers that hinder their growth and limit their opportunities. These biases can be deeply ingrained…
Paying for an adoption is challenging. From taking on a second job to hosting countless bake sales to sharing your story on social media until your fingers ache ... adoption fundraising can feel neverending. What if we flipped the script (just for a moment) and looked for the…
One of our greatest privileges is hearing from families on their adoption journey. Walking alongside these families, we're reminded that adoption is not just an event; it's a lifelong commitment to love and support. We're honored to be a small part of stories like this one from Eric…