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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…
PitcHaiti! | A Shark Tank Competition
Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. With more than 70% of people living below the poverty line and a 40% unemployment rate, good jobs are nearly impossible to find. But Haiti is so much more than these statistics. Haiti is a country filled with resilient people. Currently,…
Why Grandparents Matter More than You May Think
Grandparents are critical in building a sense of belonging in an adoptive family. One of Nathan's most memorable times when growing up in his adoptive family centered on the relationship he had with his adoptive grandfather. Nathan was adopted from Ukraine at the age of seven, joining four…
Where Pain and Purpose Meet
Caring for children in need is not a natural decision. If it were instinctive, far more people would do it. And God wouldn't need to remind us throughout the Bible to make it a priority. Caring for children in need—whether working in Southeast Asia to rescue children from trafficking,…
What Good Could Come From a Miscarriage?
How can God take something tragic and bring about something beautiful? Broken childhoods, infertility & miscarriage, heartache & loss. No one would choose to experience hardship. But God proves Himself faithful through every up and down. The Kelly Family, recipients of a Lifesong matching grant, have seen this…
“Simple and Freeing”: An Internship in Haiti
It only took a 2-month internship in Haiti for Bri to see a whole new side of life. She spent the summer in Bercy, Haiti through Lifesong's internship program, which offers 2-3 month international internships for college students who love Jesus and want to show His love to…
3 Benefits of a Church Adoption Fund
Here at Lifesong, we believe the Church is the solution to the orphan crisis. And local churches—specifically—are uniquely equipped to reach families in their church congregation and to walk with them through the adoption process in a long-term, relational way. But practically, what could this look like in…
Education: A Path out of Poverty
In Zambia, nearly 60% of children live in poor households, and 45% live in extreme poverty. So the needs of the country—and specifically the children—are great. Most children lack adequate access to nutrition, water, housing, and education. In fact, according to Trading Economics, less than 17% of the population…