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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…
Here’s What’s Happening in Guatemala
Thank you for supporting orphaned children inGuatemala and believing with us that God has a heart for each of these kids. Here's an update from our team– God is good, even when circumstances are hard. Earlier this month—in what must have been desperate circumstances—a mother laid her baby…
Hope in the Midst of Brokenness
Joel and Kristen received a Lifesong matching grant through our partner, Hands of Hope, to bring their daughter home from the Republic of Congo. After their adoption, they shared this beautiful testimony about the hope of adoption, in spite of the brokenness. In Kristen's words– My husband and I…
Redefining Retirement: God’s Surprise Plan
How do you want to spend your retirement? Ever think that God might call you to add another child to your family? Would you be willing to open your heart and your home to a foster child or a newly adopted child? Here at Lifesong, we were overjoyed…
Let’s Celebrate a Graduation!
Your support for orphaned and vulnerable children in Liberia is changing lives. The students have had a great year! 6th grade graduate We're happy that so many of them will advance to the next grade level when school resumes in September. Here in Liberia, graduation exercises were held…
The Son They Dreamed Of
Lance and Sonya received a Lifesong interest-free loan to bring their son home from China. And their story is nothing short of a miracle. In Lance's words– Our journey to adopt our youngest son began in an unexpected way. In 2011, we were content as a family of…