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1 Year Out of the Orphanage and in Her Family’s Arms
Many of the stories we share conclude with a child coming home. But as every adoptive family knows, "gotcha day" is just the beginning. Bonding as a new family is serious work. If you're an adoptive or foster parent in the trenches, here's some encouragement that God can…
#1 Tip for New Foster Parents
Right now in the U.S., over 400,000 children are in foster care. And experts predict that the number could increase significantly after stay-at-home restrictions are lifted nationwide. Foster parents are needed now more than ever. The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) is a foster care ministry Lifesong serves that exists…
A Miracle in a Misread Ultrasound
For many people in the world today, the future feels more uncertain than ever. We're plagued with questions like: "When will things begin opening up?" "Will our family vacation happen this summer?" "How long will our savings last?" Thankfully, in every season of uncertainty, we have every reason…
Responding During Crisis and Reaching More Children
Travel may be limited right now due to the crisis, but we'd love for you to visit 3 of our ministry sites around the world to see what God is doing through your prayer and support to reach children in need—no travel required. First stop: Uganda With…
What Your Child’s Birth Mom Wants You to Know
We’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Adoption is life-changing for everyone involved, including birth moms. Unfortunately, birth moms' voices often go unheard. We're grateful for Dominique White and her courage to share her heart…
New Faith in Thailand!
Thank you for loving and supporting our kids in Cambodia & Thailand through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. Enjoy this update from our teammate, Jason Glass. What's Happening in Thailand? In Bangpli, Thailand, Pastor Vino and his team continue caring for nearly 30 children full time in his…
When You Aren’t Prepared to Adopt
The call to adopt comes in different forms. For some, the call has been laid on their hearts for years. For others, the call comes slowly with much prayer and contemplation. But to be certain: no one feels entirely prepared to adopt. Everyone has butterflies in their stomach…
Pushing Back the Darkness
With darkness pressing in from all sides, the fight for justice and mercy is always filled with urgency. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency is heightened. https://vimeo.com/413165243 This is a rescue mission. Which means right now, it’s not about my timetable or your timetable—it’s about the orphan's…
Khris’tos vos’kres! | Easter in Ukraine
Thank you for praying for vulnerable kids around the world who are experiencing this time of global uncertainty. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine— Here in Ukraine, we just celebrated Easter. With Easter falling in the midst of uncertainty, many of our plans changed.…
Promises Over Plans
Guest post from Christen Price (Adoptive Mom & Lifesong Matching Grant Recipient) Like many families, adoption was something my husband and I always talked about in our marriage but never knew exactly when the time would be right. Having three children, two jobs, and already busy schedules, we…