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A Word from Zebdeos in Ethiopia
Recently, members of our team here in the U.S. got to visit our team in Ethiopia to see first-hand many of the incredible things God is doing through your support and prayer. Our in-country leader, Zebdeos, shares— One major challenge here in Ethiopia, is that kids often can't…
One Family’s Journey Adopting a Child with Special Needs
According to the National Adoption Center, there are about 134,000 children with “special needs” in the U.S. awaiting permanent homes. This simply means that the need for adoptive families to welcome children with special needs is growing more and more. With their love for children and care for…
Learning to Love: Jojo’s Story
As a little girl, Jojo's deepest desire was to be loved. Jojo ended up in an orphanage after her parents' divorce. Often, children who grow up in orphanages never experience a stable home. Caregivers, social workers, and even other children often come and go. Jojo shares her powerful…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, July 13
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. Will I wear Jesus' crown, or will I carry His yoke?BogdanLifesong Ukraine Team Leader In the last few months of war, Bogdan has been moved by Jesus' words in Matthew 11... "Come to me, all…
Meet Elisha and Isaac from Thailand
Two of our older boys in Thailand, Elisha and Isaac have been an integral part of our construction crew since the beginning. On December 28, 2020, our team broke ground to begin building two dormitories, a staff house, bathrooms, a worship area, and a kitchen. As we shared…
From India to the U.S., the Smith family shouts out praise.
It goes without saying that no family is perfect and adoption, especially, isn't easy. Yet with the Lord by the side of the Smith family, they SHOUT out praise! In their words… “We know from the literature and our previous experiences with adoption that not all adoptive…
From Tragedy to Triumph: Meet Margaret
Margaret is an employee at Baluba Valley Farm. Walk into the Farm Shop, and you'll be greeted with a kind smile from Margaret. Her job is to sell fresh milk, produce, meat, and other groceries to the local community. Additionally, she wraps meat from the butcher, works in…
Redjina Asked God for One Thing.
Prior to learning about Lifesong, Redjina was taking an exam at her school, when a school official came and took her paper, telling her to leave and not come back until she paid her school fees. In Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, it's not uncommon…
What’s the Difference Between Bolivian Kids and Your Kids?
Last week, we introduced you to some Bolivian kids, specifically 7-year-old Lucas. Today, we're excited to share some thoughts from a faithful Lifesong adoption and orphan care advocate, Terry Smathers. My wife and I just returned from Cochabamba ... home of Fundación Esperanza, Lifesong's ministry to over…
God’s Detour to Adoption
Although we are free to make plans, the Lord will always direct our paths. Sometimes we get so caught up in what we want that we forget that God has His own perfect plans. His word reminds us— "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it…