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Sophia’s Story: “My childhood was taken from me, but my purpose was not.”
Sophia was just 12 years old when everything changed.
The day started like so many others in her small Guatemalan village. Sophia's mother left early for the market. She stayed behind to play in the dirt with the marbles she received for her birthday.
But then—a voice called her name, one she had already learned to fear.
What Students Are Saying About the High School Site in Uganda
A high school is being built in Uganda. And as the school is taking shape so are the dreams and aspirations of the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve. Recently, four students visited the construction site.
A New Family for Patrick in Uganda
Imagine being told again and again that you're unwanted. That was Patrick’s reality as he was repeatedly rejected, abandoned, and mistreated by his family members and a neighbor.
After Failure, Lenick Learned to Grow
Last year, when Lenick sat down to take national high school exams in Haiti, he did so with confidence, believing he would succeed. When he didn't pass, he was devastated.
Beyond the Donation: The Eternal Impact of Supporting Adoption
Aaron and Monica talked often about adopting, but the associated adoption fees seemed daunting.
They believed God was calling them to grow their family through adoption—but the cost felt like a closed door.
Brian’s Restored Faith | An Update from Zambia
Life was difficult in the beginning. When my grandmother passed, I had to move back in with my mother who turned to alcohol when my stepfather was abusive.
Building a Home Where Jesus Is Welcome
Maxoul and his four siblings grew up just a wall away from the local church. Even when they weren’t at church, they could hear the voices of those who were.
Here’s to the Dads
Here's to the husband who realized a life shift when he heard the sniff, saw the screen glow turned his way, heard the question... "Babe, look at this. Can we? Should we? Did you know? How can we not?"
The Gift of Yasil | An Update from Bolivia
Though Yasil was born small and fragile, her strength is mighty. At 5 months old, she endured her first of many surgeries.
Mentorship That Mirrors the Father’s Heart: Nevers’ and Manasseh’s Story
When Nevers and his wife stepped into the role of houseparents at Lifesong Zambia, they weren't just accepting a job—they were answering a call to mentorship.