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They Said “Yes” & Left the Rest Up to God
Adoption & foster care advocate Jason Johnson once said, "There's never a perfect time to foster or adopt. Just a lot of reasons to say YES despite the many reasons to say NO." It's easier said than done. But saying the difficult YES to adoption can have a profound…
What Does Education Look Like for a Kid in Haiti?
If you're a school-aged kid in Haiti... There's a 50% chance you don't attend school regularly. While every kid matters,lack of schools, high tuition rates, and socio-economic constraints severely limit school enrollment. Tuition is the #1 barrier to your education.4 out of 5 schools in Haiti are privately…
When an Adoption Impacts Both Orphans & Widows
Widows & orphans. On the surface, they seem like an odd pair. But take a deeper look, and you'll notice that in the Bible, the two words are often found side-by-side. From the Old Testament... Psalm 68:5 "Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his…
Who Does the Term “Orphan” Actually Refer To?
God calls us to care for orphans and those who can't care for themselves. Lifesong is built on this belief. But in order to run after this calling, it's important to ask the question... Who does the term orphan actually refer to? Let's start off by learning from…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
How God Led One Family to Adopt a Daughter with Down Syndrome
Adoption is complicated. To an outsider, it might seem like families choose to complicate it even further by adopting a child with special needs. But here's a look at one family's perspective... When we first started the adoption process, we pursued infant domestic adoption. While waiting for a match,…
What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Adoption
Every crisis gives us an opportunity to grow. COVID-19 is no exception. In the space of a few weeks or months, the current pandemic forced us to make drastic changes in almost every area of life. Cities and even countries shut down overnight, and organizations closed at least…
Praise God for These Students in Liberia
Thank you for praying for children in Liberia during this time of global uncertainty. Though school is not currently in session, God is working through you in the lives of our students. Here's a recent update from our team— God continues to work in Liberia! Two weeks ago, the…
Proof That Your Waiting Has Purpose
It's a word both adults and children alike despise: wait We tend to want things instantly. And in our modern, fast-paced culture, that's not an unreasonable expectation. 2-day shipping. Instant streaming. Microwave dinners. If only adoption was that simple... A family we supported with an interest-free loan recently…
This Adoption Story Isn’t What You Think
Guest post by Donna Nicholson, LPC, from Bethany Christian Services Emily* was a 36-year-old mother of two and facing an untimely pregnancy when we met. Her story was long, complicated and, to me, a pregnancy counselor for Bethany Christian Services, very familiar. She came to me contemplating an…