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Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream | A Review
Looking for your next read? We've got you covered. Pick up Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream by Brian Fikkert and Kelly Kapic. Here at Lifesong, we believe every Christian is called to do something for orphans and vulnerable children. Some people will adopt, some will…
News From Ukraine: Tuesday, April 26
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. Jesus is alive! Ukraine follows the Orthodox calendar, so Easter celebrations took place this weekend. Churches were extremely full as they celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. One of our team members in Chernigov reported that…
Is Fundraising for Adoption Common?
We believe money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. But money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. In fact, in 2013, the Barna Group conducted a survey and found that while 38% of practicing Christians had seriously considered…
Faces on the Frontline: Relief & Evacuation In Ukraine
War in Ukraine rages on. Despite relief efforts, civilians are now being targeted, and infrastructure in major cities has been devastated. Over 10 million people—nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s population—have fled their homes seeking safety. Of those who have evacuated, 4.3 million have crossed the border into neighboring…
We’re Celebrating a Graduation in Korea!
Orphans in Korea must move out of the orphanage within two weeks of graduating from high school. So—with your help—our team in Korea is committed to reaching orphan grads and helping them navigate adulthood. Today, we're excited to update you on what God is doing— Recently, we celebrated…
8 Adoption Grants You Should Know About
Adoption Grants. If you've adopted, are pursuing adoption, or are simply considering adoption, you're familiar with a large piece of the process: funding. Thankfully—and perhaps overwhelmingly—there are tons of adoption financial aid resources to choose from. One of the most common? Adoption grants. It can be tedious to…
News From Ukraine: Wednesday, April 6
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. Relief, evacuation, refugee care. These three needs have quickly become the top priorities of our team in Ukraine. As always, orphaned and vulnerable children remain at the center of our ministry. And praise God, all…
Don’t Miss What’s Happening in Tanzania!
Your prayer and generosity continue to transform the lives of children we serve around the world. Including Tanzania. Here's what God is doing right now through you. Our team writes— Lots has happened in Tanzania since we last updated you. For example: The security wall around the…
News From Ukraine: Friday, April 1
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. It's now been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine. A quick Google search can show you how Ukraine is responding (courageous military efforts, evacuation of women and children) and how the West is responding…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Adopted
Adopted as a little girl, I thought I had adoption figured out. Turns out, I was wrong. When, as a first-time parent, I brought my 4-year-old son home from Thailand, I felt like I was living in the Twilight Zone. Apparently, experiencing adoption as a parent is different…