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How to Strengthen Your Marriage while Fostering or Adopting
Dennis and Barbara Rainey know a thing or two about how to strengthen a marriage They've strengthened their marriage even while caring for the world's most vulnerable. They've been married over 40 years and have 6 grown children, one of whom they adopted. Additionally, they lead Family Life, a…
5 Things to Pray for Your Child’s Birth Parents
It happens every time I kiss my son's silky black hair or hold his little hand— I am reminded that somewhere in the world, a set of parents is missing out onthe sameopportunity. Idon't know anything about my son's birth parents—what prompted them to abandon their baby just…
Love One: Sponsor a Child
Love was at the heart of Jesus' earthly ministry. And since we know that love is action, we have an opportunity for you: Child sponsorship! For as little as $34/month, Lifesong child sponsors show Christ's love to one child in need. Sponsorship creates connection—other than in-country staff, you…
Lesly’s Story: A Teen Mom from Guatemala
Thank you for supporting orphaned children in Guatemala and believing with us that God has a heart for each of these kids. Here's a recent update from our team— We received the call on a busy Monday morning. A home was needed for a 13-year-old girl and her 6-day-old…
A Mother’s Thoughts on Gotcha Day
We love to celebrate anniversaries. Whether a birthday, wedding, graduation... when something big happens, the date is etched in our minds. So it comes as no surprise that when adoptive parents first meet their child, that day is (often) celebrated for years to come. Many call this day…
7 Comments Adoptive Parents Often Hear (+ Their Grace-filled Responses)
As an adoptive parent, you know ... that adoption invites all kinds of comments. As an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I understand. Some comments or questions are kind and supportive, while others leave us scratching our head and wondering what—if anything—to say in response. Here are 7…
Something New in Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . Recently, we introduced our kids to something new and unusual: chess! Though the game of chess isn't actually new or unusual, it's brand new for the kids…
The God of Timing, Not Timelines
Every week, our team receives testimonials and stories from families we've served. And we love it. We constantly see God working in miraculous ways to get His kids into loving, Christian families—so often, in fact, that we almost overlook His awesome provision. One of the main ways we…
A Day on Mission in Haiti
You're invited. Throughout each year, our team at Lifesong–MBO in Bercy, Haiti, hosts short-term mission teams for a week of Gospel-centered service, learning, and relationship-building. We'd love for you to consider visiting to see and participate in God's work of reaching orphans and vulnerable children in Haiti. Here's…
Vanessa Coming Home
Some argue that "happy airport homecoming" videos aren't the most accurate picture of adoption. Every adoption involves heartache, loss, and disappointment, and yet we celebrate it with balloons, banners, and parties. Why? Because adoption is a beautiful contradiction of loss and gain. The beautiful videos and joyful meetings have such value.…