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News from Ukraine: Thursday, June 15
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. World Refugee Day is this coming Monday. While this day has been internationally recognized for the last 21 years, this February, it took on new meaning within the Lifesong family. With over 20 years of…
Now, Lucas Is Safe in Bolivia.
*Lucas, age 7, recently arrived at our home in Bolivia. He's already endured more hardships than most of us will ever experience in our lifetime. He was found living on the streets after losing both of his parents in a horrific way. His hands are already tough and…
Should You Take Out a Loan for Adoption?
Adoption funding can be overwhelming. Which is why money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to bring a child home. So what about adoption loans? Should…
Here’s What We’re Celebrating in Liberia
Three years is a long time to be away from family in Liberia. Including friends who have become like family. This is what Christ does for us, binds us together with a shared hope and joy that goes beyond time and distance. So that even if it has…
This Adoption Match Was a Miracle!
Adoption is always a miracle. An orphaned child now has a family. A broken story ends in a glorious redemption. A seemingly endless process comes to a joy-filled conclusion. But sometimes, God shows up in unusual and incredible ways. This family's match story is a vivid picture of…
How to Reach Orphans This Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer– signaling the beginning of sun-filled days, neighborhood cookouts, and (inevitably) your family's busy to-do list. If we aren't intentional, this season can come and go like a flash and leave us in its wake wondering, "Did I really do anything…
One Family’s Journey to Adopt 3 Siblings
There's a deep need for more adoptive families to say "yes" to sibling sets. Having already gone through the devastating loss of their parents, it's an incredible blessing and source of security to have a sibling by their side—rather than being placed in different homes. Knowing this, Aaron…
A Word for Those Who Hurt Today
The reality of life in a broken world is that we hurt. And perhaps nowhere is this pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see brokenness both in the news and in our homes. We see it in overpacked orphanages and CPS offices. And…
Our Kids in Cambodia Are Thriving Because of This.
After nearly two years of shutdowns and cancellations due to the pandemic, restrictions in Cambodia are easing. And things are returning to normal. Our teammate and Program Director in Cambodia, Lisa, was recently able to return for a long-awaited visit. Lisa writes— Being back in Cambodia was a…
An Unlikely Advocate: How Community Transformed My Foster Child’s Experience
Guest post by Amanda Baird from More Than Enough A few years ago, I listened to an audiobook with one of my foster children. As the narrator described how a little boy’s aunt and uncle were treating him terribly, my foster daughter gasped, “He needs to be in…