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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…
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…