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The 4 Teachers Every Child Needs
Every child's life is impacted by teachers. Maybeyoucan remember teachers who were helpful or hurtful in your own life. With World Teacher's Day right around the corner, we're praising God for the blessings he's poured out on the children we serve through amazing, Christ-centered teachers around the world.…
Look What’s Happening in Uganda!
Reaching orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda is long-term work, and it's only made possible because of people like you who care. So thank you for your support. Enjoy this update from our teammate, Michelle Dropp— .. God is doing big things in Uganda. "He raises the poor…
Loss & Mercy
Caleb & Hope's adoption journey was not the smooth, linear progression most people assume it will be. It was filled with loss, but also with God's mercy. In Hope's words– Our children have been home for 5 months now. It has been such a whirlwind! I am only…
Using Scripture to Lift Up the Child You Sponsor
You know their name. Maybe you have access to their age, photo, a favorite activity. Other than that, the child you sponsor may feel like a mystery. So how do you pray for a vulnerable child when you don't know their specific needs? Thankfully, God knows them fully, so…
Back to School in Haiti!
Thank you for praying for orphans and vulnerable kids in Haiti. God is doing big things. . The school year has officially started in Bercy! Each of our 165 students is here this year by the grace of God and because of people like you who have worked…
When Adoption is at the Heart of the Church
You notice something unique when standing outside RiverTree Christian Church. Just beyond the front doors of its building in Canton, Ohio, wave the flags of 14 different countries. And each holds special meaning—each represents a country where a child was born and adopted before coming to RiverTree Church.…
10 Things to Know About Sponsoring a Child
Many of us have great intentions to change the world. We hate seeing poverty. We want all children to know they are loved. But our own lives are also busy. We're not rich or powerful. What can we possibly do that would make a difference? God has given Lifesong the…
Make a Difference with 1-2-3 Sponsor!
1-2-3 Sponsor is here! We can't wait to see how God moves in hearts to provide for His children. From September 23 to October 2, our goal is to add 123 new sponsorships to help vulnerable children around the world reach their God-given potential. During these 10 days, we'll be…
All in His Perfect Time
Taylor and Erin had been married for nearly five years when they first began their adoption journey. From the beginning of their marriage, they had a passion for children. After several years of waiting, hoping, and praying for a child, it became clear that their journey would not…
How to Tell Your Child’s Story: 3 Thoughts
You are raising an incredible, resilient child. And, by design, you are your child's greatest cheerleader. You get to champion the story. As a fellow adoptive parent, I have the desire to shout from the rooftops what God is doing in my child's life. Even further, I want…